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Metastatic brain tumors spread to the brain or spinal cord from cancer originating in other organs. Common brain metastases in adults come from the lung, breast, kidney, colon and skin (melanoma). Brain metastases are the most common type of “brain” tumor.
How do members experience brain metastasis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with brain metastasis*
*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 brain metastasis*
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Metastatic brain tumors spread to the brain or spinal cord from cancer originating in other organs. Common brain metastases in adults come from the lung, breast, kidney, colon and skin (melanoma). Brain metastases are the most common type of “brain” tumor.
Common symptoms reported by people with brain metastasis
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 brain metastasis
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Compare treatments taken by people with brain metastasis
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Got a question about living with brain metastasis? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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