Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors

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

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

• Surgery to remove the tumor
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation