Brain Cancer

Family history: Only about 5% of brain cancer is due to a hereditary or genetic factor.

Race and ethnicity: Data shows that in the United States, gliomas are more frequently diagnosed in the white population, while meningiomas are more common among the African American population

Prior treatment: Radiation treatments with high exposure to ionizing radiation are used to treat certain types of cancer. X-rays, CT, PET-CT, and bone scans are ionizing radiation types, and the radiation level depends on the kind of test. Used correctly, the benefits of these tests exceed the risks.

Signs & Symptoms of Brain Cancer are:

Signs and symptoms are different for each patient and may vary depending on the area of the brain affected by the tumor. It’s important to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your physician. Symptoms may include:

Screening & Diagnostic Testing

A complete physical exam and medical history should be completed. The exam will check for any unusual physical signs. A complete medical history is also important to fully understand a person’s health habits, family history, previous illnesses, and exposure. Additional testing may include:

Helpful Patient Resources:

We understand that receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a very scary and emotional time for patient and their families. Therefore, discussing any questions or concerns, you may have with your oncologist is very important. We highly recommend that if you do any research about your disease, you do so only with reputable sources. For your convenience, we’ve listed some below.

National Cancer Institute

Brain Tumors - Patient Version

American Cancer Society

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Guidelines for Patients