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Mayo Clinic is one of the world's leading brain tumor treatment and research centers. Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is ranked No. 1 in Neurology and Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report.
Each year, the more than 80 experienced and highly trained doctors on the brain tumor treatment team care for more than 4,000 adults and children who have gliomas and other brain and nervous system tumors.
World-renowned brain tumor specialists from neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, neuropathology, radiation therapy, medical oncology, psychology, and brain rehabilitation work together to deliver the best treatment options for each patient. In Mayo Clinic's efficient system, testing and treatment can usually be done in days, not months.
Mayo doctors and scientists are active in the latest research on brain tumors. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center is the only multisite national cancer center and one of only four cancer centers to receive a National Cancer Institute-sponsored Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant for brain cancer research. Patients at Mayo have access to new research through Mayo's participation in cooperative clinical trials networks, including the North Central Cancer Treatment Group.
For specifics about Mayo Clinic's expertise in glioma treatment, see the links below:
If brain tumor symptoms are present, doctors perform a thorough neurological exam to check vision, hearing, balance, coordination and reflexes. The physician then orders imaging tests to locate the problem. Test results are generally available to the neurologist within a day in Mayo's state-of-the-art electronic medical record. Skilled neuro-pathologists examine tumor tissue to definitely diagnose the kind of tumor present. Learn more about diagnosis of gliomas.
Treatment for a glioma — and survival odds — depends on the tumor type, size and location, and the patient's age and overall health. Gliomas can be complex, and a variety of techniques and procedures needed to treat them. Read more about glioma treatment options.
Astrocytoma is the most common type of primary brain tumor.
A tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells. Tumors found in the brain typically are categorized as primary or secondary. Gliomas (primary brain tumors) start in the brain or spinal cord tissue. They can spread within the nervous system but do not spread outside the nervous system. Gliomas can be either benign (slow growing) or malignant (fast growing). Annually, about 17,000 Americans are diagnosed with a primary brain tumor.
Brain tumors can be challenging to treat, but many are treated successfully. Also, new technology helps physicians target tumors more precisely. Innovative treatments under investigation offer hope for the future.
Learn more about brain tumor treatment at Mayo Clinic.
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