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Benign brain tumors are noncancerous abnormal growth of cells within the brain. These tumors usually have a defined border and does not invade the surrounding brain tissue. However, if the tumor compresses on a part of the brain, it can cause untoward effects.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign brain tumor*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for benign brain tumor*
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Benign brain tumors are noncancerous abnormal growth of cells within the brain. These tumors usually have a defined border and does not invade the surrounding brain tissue. However, if the tumor compresses on a part of the brain, it can cause untoward effects.
Common symptoms reported by people with benign brain tumor
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for benign brain tumor
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