Brain Surgery Directory
Brain surgery could be done for a variety of reasons: benign tumors, cancer, epilepsy, head injury, and more. One type of surgery, called deep brain stimulation, activates a part of the brain to reduce tremors or other symptoms. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how brain surgery is done, why it's done, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Brain Cancer and Gliomas
WebMD explains the symptoms, prognosis, and treatment of malignant glioma, a broad category of brain and spinal cord tumors.
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Types of Brain Cancer and Their Treatment
Start here to learn about types of brain cancer, or brain tumors, and how they are treated.
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Brain Cancer Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about brain cancer treatment, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
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What Is Glioblastoma?
Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of brain cancer. Learn about what causes it, symptoms, treatments, and more.