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Understanding Your Diagnosis

How Does My Doctor Know I Have a Brain Tumor?
If you have symptoms of a brain tumor, your doctor will first ask questions about these symptoms. Next, the doctor will get your complete medical history and give you a physical exam. In addition to checking your overall health, the doctor will do a neurological exam to observe the way you walk, talk, and move.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 15, 2006
Biopsy for a Brain Tumor
If the patient is a child, describe what you think he or she will experience before and after surgery. Check with the preadmission department at your hospital for resources that might help.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
I've Just Been Told I Have a Brain Tumor
A brain tumor is a type of cancer. And there are very few things scarier than being told you have cancer. You may feel like you are in shock. You may not even want to believe what the doctor has told you. And there are probably so many questions you want to ask but think you can't because you don't know where to start.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Brain Tumors: Emotional Issues
Adjusting to your diagnosis and treatment can be hard for both you and your loved ones. It will take time. But there are things you can do to make the process easier.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Tests that Help Evaluate a Brain Tumor
Your doctor will order more tests if he or she thinks you have a brain tumor. Here are some of the tests.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 15, 2006
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI combines the use of strong magnets and radio waves to form an MRI image.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Computed Tomography (CT)
Computed tomography (CT) is a test that combines x-rays and computer scans. The result is a detailed picture that can show problems with soft tissues (such as the lining of your sinuses), organs (such as your kidneys or lungs), and bones.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
Rather than showing the structure of a body part, PET images show the chemical function of an organ or tissue. PET can show changes in how an organ or tissue works. This can help your healthcare provider diagnose problems and develop a treatment plan for you.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Myelogram
A myelogram is a test to check problems with your spinal canal, a tunnel-like structure in your spine that holds your spinal cord. A myelogram uses X-ray or computed tomography (CT) to create pictures of your spinal canal.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
X-ray
An x-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest x-ray).
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electroencephalography (EEG) is a test that measures your brain wave activity. It is used to assess your brain function.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Having an Electroencephalography (EEG)
Try to relax and remain still. Avoid talking during the test. You will sit in a reclining chair or lie down on an exam table in a softly lighted room. The technologist will measure certain points on your head. He or she will use a special pencil to mark the spots where electrodes will be placed on your scalp. Your scalp will be rubbed with a mild abrasive, and electrodes will be attached.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Types of Brain Tumors
There are many types of brain tumors, including primary and secondary brain tumors. Primary brain tumors are named by the type of brain tissue in which they are found. The most common primary brain tumors are gliomas, which begin in the glial, or supportive, tissue of the brain.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Understanding Your Grade of Brain Tumor
Before your doctor can recommend a treatment plan, he or she needs to know the grade of the cancer. The grade tells these things about the tumor.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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