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Glioma is the medical term for a tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord. Gliomas are the most common form of primary brain tumor. Treatment options depend on the specific type, size and location of the glioma. Outcomes can vary widely, even among people with similar gliomas.
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"My sweet boy," Deborah Morey said as she practically skipped across the room to join him in a group photograph. The boy is her son, 15-year-old Curtis Morey, who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma (a type of brain tumor) on Jan. 27, 2012. ...
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