Surgery

Brain surgery (neurosurgery) is one of the common treatment options for many types of brain tumours. These resources may help you to understand why surgery may be recommended, the different types of surgery that may be performed, and some information to help you prepare for surgery. There are also resources about cancer treatment in Australia more generally.

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Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (National Cancer Institute, USA)

Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (National Cancer Institute, USA)
The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. They have a guide for patients that includes general information about brain tumours, different types of brain tumours, a description of the types of common treatments for brain tumours (including surgery, radiation therapy…
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Animations Explaining Brain Tumours (The Brain Tumour Charity – UK)

Animations Explaining Brain Tumours (The Brain Tumour Charity – UK)
These short video animations from the UK explain brain tumours, scans, and common treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, steroids. The videos were designed for children, but people of all ages may find it informative to watch them.
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MediStays (Australian Accomodation Service to Support Hospital Visits or Disability-Related Stays)

MediStays (Australian Accomodation Service to Support Hospital Visits or Disability-Related Stays)
MediStays is a nationwide service connecting Australians and their families with accommodation options to support a hospital visit or disability-related stay. Whether you’re a patient on your way to hospital, a friend or family member paying a visit, a person with a disability looking for accommodation as part of your NDIS plan, or a health worker…
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General Cancer Treatment Information (Cancer Institute NSW)

General Cancer Treatment Information (Cancer Institute NSW)
The Cancer Institute NSW website provides general information to help understand cancer treatments, including information on common treatments that are used in Australia to treat brain tumours: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, palliative care. This information, although NSW-based, includes information that would be relevant across Australia.
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Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (For Healthcare Professionals, National Cancer Institute, USA)

Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (For Healthcare Professionals, National Cancer Institute, USA)
The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. They have a guide designed for Healthcare Professionals that includes information different types of brain tumours, a description of the types of common treatments for brain tumours (including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy…
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Question checklist for brain tumours (Cancer Council)

Question checklist for brain tumours (Cancer Council)
Asking your doctor questions will help you make an informed choice. Cancer Council has put together a list of questions you may like to consider asking your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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Feeling tired (fatigue) during cancer treatment (Video for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)

Feeling tired (fatigue) during cancer treatment (Video for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)
Fatigue means feeling very tired or having no energy. It is a common symptom or side effect experienced during cancer treatment. This short (5 minute) video explains what cancer related fatigue is, common causes, some tips to help manage fatigue, and advice on when you should contact your doctor or nurse about your fatigue symptoms.
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Cancer treatment and fertility for people who were assigned female at birth (Cancer Institute of NSW)

Cancer treatment and fertility for people who were assigned female at birth (Cancer Institute of NSW)
Some cancers and their treatments can reduce your fertility, making it difficult to become pregnant or have a baby. Not all people who have cancer will be affected. This Australian factsheet from the Cancer Institute of NSW provides sexual health and fertility information about how cancer treatment can affect fertility in women and people assigned…
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Cancer treatment and fertility for people who were assigned male at birth (Cancer Institute of NSW)

Cancer treatment and fertility for people who were assigned male at birth (Cancer Institute of NSW)
Some cancers and their treatments can reduce your fertility. Not all people who have cancer will be affected. This Australian factsheet from the Cancer Institute of NSW provides sexual health and fertility information about how cancer treatment can affect fertility in men and any people assigned male at birth (AMAB).
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