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World Brain tumor day: Latest treatment techniques

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World Brain tumor day: Latest treatment techniques

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World Brain Tumor Day is observed in order to raise awareness about brain tumors, educate the public, and support patients and their families. Brain tumors are abnormal growths that develop in the brain or spinal cord, and they can be both benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The...

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  • Brain tumors are abnormal cell growths within the brain, often stemming from genetic code abnormalities or disruptions in cellular programming. They're classified into primary tumors, originating from brain tissue, and secondary tumors, resulting from cancer metastasis from other parts of the body. Secondary brain tumors are more common, frequently arising from lung, breast, or skin cancer (melanoma).

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