Diagnosis & Tumor Types
A brain tumor interferes with normal brain activity. Symptoms may vary, depending on the location of the tumor.
Diagnosing a tumor usually involves a neurological examination, brain scans, and/or a biopsy. Doctors use the diagnostic information to classify the tumor.
In most cases, a brain tumor is named for the cell type of origin or its location in the brain. Tumors are also classified by how the tumor cells behave, from the least aggressive (benign) to the most aggressive (malignant). Identifying the type of tumor helps doctors determine the most appropriate course of treatment.
Click here to learn more about the different types of tumors.
Click here to learn more about how tumors are diagnosed.
