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Facing a brain tumor diagnosis is incredibly challenging for any family, and when a child is diagnosed, the emotional and psychological impact can be even more profound.

As a parent, knowing how to talk to your child about their brain tumor can help them understand and cope with the situation. This guide provides practical tips and strategies to support parents through this tough conversation.

When receiving a brain tumor diagnosis, one of the first questions many people have is about survival. Understanding the factors influencing brain tumor prognosis and survival rates can guide you through the treatment journey.

Brain tumor removal surgery offers a chance for a brighter future, but the journey to recovery can be complex. This blog post from our Brain Tumor Center aims to empower patients and their loved ones by providing a comprehensive overview of the healing process. 

We'll explore the factors influencing recovery, the different stages involved, and the support systems available to guide you through this experience.

Brain surgery can be a life-changing experience. While the procedure itself is a major feat, the road to recovery is just as important. Here, you'll find a comprehensive guide to post-operative care, empowering you to participate actively in your healing journey.

Have you ever wondered how common brain tumors are? A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or surrounding areas, and these growths can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). 

Brain tumors are rare, and less than 1 percent of the population is diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor during their lifetime.

A brain tumor diagnosis can be overwhelming, but maintaining a nutritious diet is an empowering step you can take to manage your well-being. Eating well fuels your body during treatment enhances your quality of life, and can even impact treatment outcomes. 

A new trial to identify biomarkers in recurrent glioblastoma is now underway at the Duke Brain Tumor Center.

A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in or near the brain. These tumors can originate within the brain (primary brain tumors) or spread to the brain from other parts of the body (secondary or metastatic brain tumors). 

Henry Friedman, MD sits down with CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss Mia Love's innovative treatment here at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, and HOPE.

In a recent webinar, Annick Desjardins, MD discussed Duke's groundbreaking research, with a special focus on the PVSRIPO trial, now known as Lerapolturev, as part of the Musella Foundation Brain Tumor Awareness Month series.