Brain Tumors: Prognosis and Treatment
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The human brain is a vital, complex organ, and a brain cancer diagnosis significantly affects patients and caregivers. Health care workers should learn to recognize complications of primary brain cancer and understand problems related to symptom management and quality of life. The complexity of the brain’s anatomy and function make it difficult to manage symptoms and determine the best treatment. This article reviews normal brain function, brain tumor detection, symptom management, and therapeutic options for primary brain cancer.
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تاریخ انتشار 2016