Diagnosis

Being diagnosed with a brain tumour can be a sudden, unexpected and overwhelming experience. These resources help explain what a brain tumour is, how they are diagnosed, some of the symptoms that you may be experiencing, and the common tests and treatments you may be recommended.

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Information about Brain Tumours (Cancer Council Victoria)

Information about Brain Tumours (Cancer Council Victoria)
Information from the Cancer Council Victoria about brain cancers, including what brain tumours are, some different types of brain tumours, diagnosis, treatment, information about living with a brain tumour and life after a brain tumour.
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FAQs If You Have Been Recently Diagnosed With a Brain or Spinal Cord Tumour (American Cancer Society)

FAQs If You Have Been Recently Diagnosed With a Brain or Spinal Cord Tumour (American Cancer Society)
The American Cancer Society website has a section to help you find answers to commonly asked questions if you are an adult with a diagnosis of a brain or spinal cord tumour. FAQs include: What are adult brain and spinal cord tumours? What are the different kinds of brain and spinal cord tumours? How does the doctor know I have a brain or spinal cord…
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Tests for Brain Tumours in Adults (American Cancer Society)

Tests for Brain Tumours in Adults (American Cancer Society)
The American Cancer Society website gives an overview of some of the types of medical tests that might be needed to confirm a brain tumour diagnosis. The imaging tests described include different types of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) tests (e.g. fMRI, MRS, MRA, MRV, pMRI), Computed Tomography (CT) scans, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET)…
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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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Getting to Grips with General Practice (Peter Mac Cancer Centre)

Getting to Grips with General Practice (Peter Mac Cancer Centre)
A key member of your healthcare team is your GP (General Practitioner). Young adults often tell us they don't have a GP with whom they feel comfortable. Some are unsure what the role of a GP is and how they may be of help. This resource gives practical information and advice on: Why having a GP is important, What GPs can offer, How GPs work…
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