10 Questions
What are the two types of brain tumors mentioned in the text?
Benign and malignant
How do malignant tumors differ from benign tumors?
Malignant tumors are cancerous, while benign tumors are non-cancerous
What is a meningioma?
A type of non-cancerous brain tumor
Why may a large tumor be considered inoperable?
Removing it would cause too much damage to the surrounding brain tissue
What type of brain tumor can be inoperable, especially if located in the brainstem?
Gliomas
From which cells do all brain tumors arise?
Glial cells
What is the main aim of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?
To kill cancer cells using high-energy beams
Which alternative cancer treatment involves directing gamma rays at the tumor to heat it up and kill cancer cells?
Radiation therapy
What is the purpose of inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels in cancer treatment?
To starve the cancer by cutting off its blood supply
Which type of tumors arise from the lining of the ventricles and can become cancerous?
Ependymomas
Explore the serious neurologic disorders such as tumors, seizures, strokes, developmental and degenerative problems. Understand the nature of these conditions and their impacts on human health.
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