Neuro-oncology

Around 700,000 people in the U.S. are living with a primary brain tumor – 71% are benign and 29% are malignant. If you’ve been diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor, our team of experts can help.

At HonorHealth, we deliver care with integrity, respect and dedication. From the physical to the emotional, we go beyond what’s expected, to provide the right care focused on what’s best for you. We’re here for you every step of the way throughout your cancer journey, offering personalized treatment plans and access to leading edge cancer research and clinical trials.

Types of brain tumors

There are two types of brain tumors that start in different areas of your body: primary (brain or spinal cord) and metastatic (lungs, breast or colon, and spread to your brain or spine). They are diagnosed as either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Benign tumors can push on parts of your brain and cause serious, life-threatening issues. Malignant tumors grow quickly and invade the surrounding tissue, sometimes spreading to other parts of your body.

The most commonly diagnosed brain tumors include:

• Gliomas
• Meningiomas
• Schwannomas – acoustic neuroma
• Medulloblastoma