Adult Brain Tumors
Learn about the most common types of adult brain tumors as well as how they are graded to help doctors determine the best course of treatment.
Pediatric Brain Tumors
With a specialized pediatric brain tumor program, Florida Hospital is the only Children’s Oncology Group (COG) program in central Florida. Learn more about how our doctors can help your child beat brain cancer.
Spine & Spinal Cord Tumors
Tumors in and around the spine and spinal cord aren’t as common as brain tumors, but they do occur. The majority of spinal cord tumors are found in children and young adults, but anyone can be diagnosed with a tumor at any point in their life.
Adult Brain Tumors
Printer-friendly versionEach year, more than 43,000 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with tumors of the brain. There are more than 100 different types of adult brain tumors, which are caused by the formation of abnormal cell growths in the brain.
Regardless of the form brain tumors take, the specialists at the Florida Hospital Brain and Spinal Cancer Program have the experience, skill and advanced treatments available to give you the best chance of beating your cancer and living a full, active life.
Your journey toward wellness begins with having the best information available so you can begin to make informed decisions about your care. We have provided some important resources to familiarize you with adult brain tumors.
Learn about the most common types of adult brain tumors as well as how they are graded to help doctors determine the best course of treatment.
Causes of Brain Tumors in Adults
While the root cause of most adult brain tumors is not yet known, there are risk factors that may increase your chance of getting a brain tumor.
Because brain tumors in adults take many forms, symptoms can be different in every person. Learning about some of the basic symptoms can help you decide when you should have a consultation with a doctor.
Diagnosing and Grading Brain Tumors in Adults
Specialists at the Florida Hospital Brain and Spinal Cancer Program employ a wide range of methods and technologies to diagnose brain tumors and accurately assess its grade.
New innovations in surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are coming available all the time in the Florida Hospital Brain and Spinal Cancer Program. Learn how doctors are treating adult brain tumors using traditional and leading edge techniques.