Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors

What are brain and spinal cord tumors?

Brain and spinal cord tumors are the abnormal growth of cells in the head or neck.

What are the symptoms of brain and spinal cord tumors?

They cause a variety of symptoms, such as:

• Headaches
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Vision, hearing and speech problems
• Loss of balance
• Changes in personality or behavior
• Seizures
• Increased head size in infants
• Back pain
• Pain in the extremities
• Changes in bowel and/or urination control
• Leg weakness
• Difficulty walking

How are brain and spinal cord tumors treated?

Treatments depend on the location and type of tumor. Treatment options include:

• Surgery to remove the tumor
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation