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Brain and CNS

The brain and spinal cord together constitute the central nervous system (CNS). Brain cancer is considered a rare disease. The cancer can occur in any part of the brain or spinal cord. The most common tumors are called gliomas (astrocytoma, anaplastic astrocytoma, or glioblastoma multiforme). Other tumor types include: Oligodendroglioma, Ependymoma, Meningioma, Lymphoma, Schwannoma, and Medulloblastoma.

Submit sites about any of the many types of brain and/or Central Nervous System cancers.

Astrocytomas

CNS neoplasms in which the predominant cell type is derived from an immortalized astrocyte.

Brain Stem Gliomas

Tumors that arise along the brain stem which consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla. Most brain stem gliomas occur in the pons and are called pontine gliomas. Tumors that arise in the midbrain are referred to as Midbrain/Medullary Gliomas.

Submit sites about all types of brain stem gliomas.

Brain Tumor, Adult

Predominantly strikes older individuals.

Sites listed here will present non-commercial and original information about brain tumors in adults.

Please use one of the specific subcategories if possible. Sites listed in the main category will cover more than one type of tumour, and/or focus on a type for which no subcategory (yet) exists.
Sites where most or all of the content is copied from elsewhere (such as from the NIH or Mayo Clinic) will not be listed, as their content is not original.

Brain Tumor, Childhood

Tumors that primarily affect children.

Ependymoma

A disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord, primarily in childhood.

Submit all sites about the cancer which forms in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord.

Medulloblastoma

Malignant tumors formed from poorly developed cells at a very early stage of life. Usually occur in children between the ages of three and eights. More common in males than females. May also occur in adults although this is rare.

Submit sites and articles about the childhood brain tumor, medulloblastomas.

Neuroblastoma

A cancer of specialised nerve cells called neural crest cells. These cells are involved in the development of the nervous system and other tissues.

Submit sites that focus on malignant cancer of the cells involved in the development of the nervous system.

Personal Pages

Personal pages can refer to a patient or caregivers journals, websites, or blogs about the experience of having brain or a central nervous system cancer.

Submit personal sites about the experience of having brain or a central nervous system cancer.

Support Groups

Sites in this category serve the support needs of people with a Brain Tumor or similar conditions. The sites provide information and resources. Many sites provide up to the minuet news on issues related to health. All sites listed are interactive - you will find message boards & chat areas. You are encouraged to read each sites PRIVACY POLICY. Use these sites for educational & support purposes only. They should not be used as a substitute for a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider.

Submit sites that provide support for patients and caregivers dealing with brain or central nervous system cancer. Include message boards, chat, forums, and groups.