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Benign Brain Tumor

A Benign Brain Tumor is a slow growing tumor that does not invade surrounding tissues and does not spread from one part of the body to another. Benign brain tumors do not contain cancerous cells and onced removed, do not reoccur typically.

There are over 120 different types of brain tumors and their effects on a patient's physical and cognitive abilities can be devastating. Headaches, seizures, cognitive or personality changes, eye weakness, nausea or vomiting, speech disturbances, or memory loss can all be considered symptoms of a brain tumor.

Here is a list of soeme common benign brain tumors:

Effective treatment for benign brain tumors is typically surgery. Gamma Knife Surgery is sometimes used in treating benign brain tumors. Please consult with your Physician to see whether this type of non-invasive surgery may be applicable to your condition.

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