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Brain Tumors
The Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center takes a patient-centered approach to care. Because no two individuals respond in the same way to treatment, our multidisciplinary team of specialists provides highly individualized diagnostic and treatment services. Care is delivered in a compassionate, family-involved environment where education and psychosocial support are top priorities. Our support staff have a single goal: excellent service.
Brain tumors are abnormal growths of tissue found inside the skull. There are two categories of brain tumors. A primary brain tumor is that which originates in the brain. A metastatic (secondary) brain tumor occurs when cancer cells from other parts of the body - such as the lungs, kidneys, breasts and skin - spread to the brain.
Brain tumors are classified as either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
In most parts of the body, benign tumors are not particularly harmful. This is not necessarily true in the brain. Because the brain is housed within the rigid, bony confines of the skull, any abnormal growth can place pressure on sensitive tissues and impair functions. Also, any tumor located near vital brain structures can seriously threaten health. A benign tumor growing next to an important blood vessel in the brain does not have to grow very large before it can block blood flow. Or, if a benign tumor is found deep inside the brain, surgery to remove it may be very risky because of the chances of damaging vital brain centers. On the other hand, a tumor located near the brain's surface can often be removed surgically.
Leading-edge Treatment
At the Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center, we provide leading-edge treatments for our patients, including stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy. Learn more about SRS/SBRT.
When possible, brain tumors are removed through surgery. While many can be removed with little to no damage to the brain, others are located where surgical removal is difficult or impossible without destroying critical parts of the brain. Even so, removing a tumor is necessary when it threatens important brain structures. Even when it can't cure a malignancy, surgery can help reduce the size of the tumor, ease symptoms and help determine the type of tumor and best treatment.
Other treatments for brain tumor include:
