Treatment by type of brain and spinal cord tumour
The following information outlines treatment options for different types of brain and spinal cord tumours.
Treatments for glioblastoma (IDH-wild type)
The main treatments for glioblastoma are surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Treatments for astrocytoma (IDH-mutant)
Treatments for astrocytoma (IDH-mutant) depend on the grade of the tumour. Treatment options include surgery and radiation therapy.
Treatments for meningioma
Treatment for meningioma may include active surveillance, surgery and radiation therapy.
Treatments for ependymoma
Treatment options for ependymoma include surgery and radiation therapy.
Treatments for spinal cord tumours
Treatment for spinal cord tumours may include radiation therapy, surgery or spinal embolization.
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