Metastatic (or secondary) brain tumors occur when there is a tumor in another area of the body, most commonly the lungs or breast and the cells from that tumor break off, travel in the bloodstream (metastasize), and lodge in the brain. Other tumors that commonly cause metastatic brain tumors include melanoma, kidney cancer and germ cell tumors (such as testicular and ovarian cancers).
Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Tumors Brain tumors, including metastatic brain tumors, are growths of abnormal cells or an uncontrolled group of cells in the brain ...
Types of Brain Tumors Astrocytoma, Ependymoma, Oligodenroglioma, Mixed Glioma, Meningioma, Medulloblastoma ...
Metastatic Brain Tumor Cells from the primary tumor have traveled in the bloodstream (metastasized) and lodged in the brain ...
Brain Tumor - Adults Brain tumors are classified depending on the exact site of the tumor, the type of tissue involved, benign or malignant tendencies of the tumor, and other factors ...
The Hermelin Brain Tumor Center is recognized as a national leader through rankings and volume. Our neuroscience programs are ranked among the nation's top 19 each year by U.S. News & World Report and we have specialists who are continually named "Top Docs" in America's Top Doctors guide.
The Hermelin Brain Tumor Center ... making surgery safer and recovery faster by creating new delivery methods, conducting ongoing research and continuing to be at the forefront of the world's best brain tumor treatment.
State-of-the-Art Diagnostics Making Surgery Safer More than 15 different medical specialties share their expertise to provide comprehensive state-of-the-art diagnostics and care for brain tumor patients ...
Patient Centered Care The Hermelin Brain Tumor Center recognizes that brain tumors are not common and such patients deserve an uncommon approach to care ...
Brain Tumor Treatment Options The standard treatment for brain tumors is surgery. If the tumor cannot be cured by surgery alone, radiation therapy and chemotherapy might be offered ...
New Brain Tumor Treatments Learn about new ways to deliver radiation therapy, new ways to deliver chemotherapy, new drugs, gene therapy, and promising new treatments for metastatic brain tumors ...
Research, Labs and Clinical Trials Answers to the medical mystery around brain tumors are being found in the clinical trials being done and in the research in the laboratories at the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center ...
The Approach Starting with the patient's initial consultation, the brain tumor team offers a unique approach to caring for patients ...
The Team Each year our specialists treat approximately 400 neuro-oncology cases and perform more than 250 brain tumor surgeries ...
