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Past events, but worth mentioning.

National Brain Tumor Awareness Day

There are more than 120 types of brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Today, most medical institutions use the World Health Organization (WHO) classification system to identify brain tumors. The World Health Organization classifies brain tumors by cell origin and how the cells behave, from the Least Aggressive (Benign) to the Most Aggressive (Malignant). Some tumor types are assigned a grade, ranging from Grade I (Least Malignant) to Grade IV (Most Malignant), which signifies the rate of growth.

There are variations in grading systems, depending on the tumor type. The classification and grade of an individual tumor help predict its likely behavior. This section describes the most frequently diagnosed types.

Brain Cancer Types:

Tumors more commonly occurring in children:

Source: National Brain Tumor Society – http://www.braintumor.org/patients-family-friends/about-brain-tumors/tumor-types/?gclid=CNbF0Zqi3rQCFexAMgodbyoA9gThere are more than 120 types of brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Today, most medical institutions use the World Health Organization (WHO) classification system to identify brain tumors. The World Health Organization classifies brain tumors by cell origin and how the cells behave, from the Least Aggressive (Benign) to the Most Aggressive (Malignant). Some tumor types are assigned a grade, ranging from Grade I (Least Malignant) to Grade IV (Most Malignant), which signifies the rate of growth.
There are variations in grading systems, depending on the tumor type. The classification and grade of an individual tumor help predict its likely behavior. This section describes the most frequently diagnosed types.

Brain Cancer Types:

Tumors more commonly occurring in children:

Source: National Brain Tumor Society – http://www.braintumor.org/patients-family-friends/about-brain-tumors/tumor-types/?gclid=CNbF0Zqi3rQCFexAMgodbyoA9g