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Source: Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: January 5, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with adult brain and spinal cord tumors.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Active surveillance
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
Supportive care is given to lessen the problems caused by the disease or its treatment.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Proton beam radiation therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Immunotherapy
Treatment for adult central nervous system tumors may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
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