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Brain Tumors—Patient Version

Brain and spinal cord (also known as central nervous system, or CNS) tumors can be benign or malignant. Explore the links on this page to learn more about the many different CNS tumor types and how they are treated. We also have information about brain cancer statistics, research, and clinical trials.

PDQ Treatment Information for Patients

• Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment

• Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors Treatment Overview

• Childhood Astrocytoma Treatment

• Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor Treatment

• Childhood Brain Stem Glioma Treatment

• Childhood Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumors Treatment

• Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors Treatment

• Childhood Craniopharyngioma Treatment

• Childhood Ependymoma Treatment

More information

• Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)

• Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®)

• Drugs Approved for Brain Tumors

• Clinical Trials to Treat Brain Tumors

• Neuro-Oncology Branch Brain Tumor Clinic

• Rare Brain & Spine Tumor Network