Preventive Oncology & Diagnostic Cancer

Brain tumor

Brain tumor in which collection, or mass, of abnormal cells in your brain. Your skull, which encloses your brain, is extremely rigid so any growth inside such a restricted space like skull can cause major problems to brain. Brain tumors could also be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign). Like benign or malignant tumors grow, they can cause the pressure inside your skull to increase which can be a cause of brain damage, and it may be life-threatening if not treated on time.

Brain tumors are of two types primary or secondary. A primary brain tumor is originates with in human brain. Many primary brain tumors are benign. A secondary brain tumors , also referred to as a metastatic brain tumors , occurs when cancer cells spread to your brain from another organ, like your lung or breast.