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Can you please explain what "psuedotumor cerebri sine papilledema" is?

I hear about using molecular information for classifying and treating brain tumors. What does this mean?

Is it normal to experience fatigue following brain tumor treatment?

Could you explain to me what the "silent area" means and how symptoms from a brain tumor can affect the functions of the frontal lobe?

Does hormone replacement therapy contribute to the recurrence of brain tumors?

Since the surgery I look like the same person, but I have some limitations that are not easily recognized from people who know me. My friends keep asking me if I'm "normal". I feel like I'm disappointing them if I tell them I have some limitations. What should I do?

I have had nerve pain in my face since surgery. What can I do about this pain?

My husband has a brain tumor and since he started his chemotherapy he has been extremely tired. What can I do to help him?

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NOTE: The general medical information provided in this column is not a substitute for your doctor's medical advice. Consult your physician about your individual medical treatment before making any decisions regarding your health care.