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A neuro-oncologist at the Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic who treats patients with the most aggressive brain cancer shares the warning signs she looks for in her own body.

Learn the differences between glioma and glioblastoma, including symptoms, treatment options, prognosis, and what patients should know.

Learn about glioblastoma symptoms, treatment options, prognosis, and what patients should know after a diagnosis of this aggressive brain tumor.

Learn what causes brain swelling from cancer, common symptoms, treatment options, and when brain swelling becomes a medical emergency.

A healthy brain tumor diet focuses on supporting strength, healing, and overall wellness during treatment and recovery.

Brain cancer can affect daily life through fatigue, memory problems, emotional changes, balance issues, and reduced independence. Symptoms and challenges vary by patient and treatment.

Brain tumors can go undetected for months or years. Learn early brain tumor symptoms, warning signs, and when to seek medical evaluation.

A powerful Brain Tumor Awareness Month conversation with Dr. Henry Friedman highlights hope, progress and patient-centered care for people facing brain tumor diagnoses.

Rosemary Ketring, BSN, RN, OCN, is a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator at Duke University Hospital whose compassion, dedication, and impact have touched countless lives. In this conversation, she reflects on the moments, patients, and purpose that have shaped her nursing journey.

Brain tumor symptoms vary but may include headaches, seizures, vision changes, and cognitive issues. Early detection is important when symptoms persist or worsen.