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Is brain cancer curable?

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Brain Cancer Surgery. Many people with a brain tumor undergo surgery. The purpose of surgery is to confirm that the abnormality seen during testing is indeed a tumor and to remove the tumor. If the tumor cannot be removed, the surgeon will take a sample of the tumor to identify its type. read more

I have been hoping and praying everyday for someone to come up with that cure for the past 2 years. There are four different grades of brain cancer: Grade I- The tumor grows slowly, has cells that look similar to normal cells, and rarely spreads into nearby tissues. It may be possible to remove the entire tumor by surgery. read more

It depends: There are several types of brain tumors. They can be primary brain tumors or often the tumor may come from another cancer outside of the brain. Primary brain cancer can have a good prognosis if they are low grade (glioma) or poor results if the brain tumor is of the high grade (also called glioblastoma). read more

Yes: Depending on the type of tumor and location, brain tumors can be treatable and/or curable, but often the treatment is difficult and true cure is not attained. Typical treatment involves some combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. read more

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