Search results for brain tumour

Non-cancerous (benign) brain tumours

Find out about non-cancerous (benign) brain tumours, including what the symptoms are and how they're treated.

Malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)

Find out about a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer) including the symptoms, causes, how it's diagnosed and the treatment and support available.

Brain tumours

A brain tumour is a growth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal, uncontrollable way. Find out about its symptoms and how it's treated.

What is a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)?

Tests and next steps for a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)

Find out how a malignant brain tumour is diagnosed, including what tests you might need to have and how long it takes to get the results.

Treatment for a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)

Understand the main treatments for a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer) and treatments to help control the symptoms.

Symptoms of a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)

Find out about the symptoms of a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer), which can vary depending on the type of tumour and how quickly it's growing.

Causes of a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)

Find out about who is more likely to get a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer) and lifestyle changes that can help prevent it.

Help and support for a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)

Find out where to get help and support for a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer) from your specialist team and charities like Macmillan or Cancer Research UK.

Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma)

An acoustic neuroma is a type of non-cancerous (benign) brain tumour. Find out about the symptoms, treatments and outlook for this condition.