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Brain tumor surgery is challenging because the brain and spinal cord are delicate organs, but recent research has significantly improved surgeons’ ability to provide better treatment options. Such treatments include more refined surgical approaches, identification of various types of tumors that respond to chemotherapy, and more targeted delivery of radiation therapy. Benign and Malignant Brain tumors can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors can generally be removed and they seldom grow back. Some benign tumors however press on sensitive areas of the brain and could cause serious health problems; and although benign tumors are rarely life-threatening, they could sometimes be. Malignant tumors are masses of cancer cells that multiply rapidly and invade the healthy parts of the brain. They can also spread to other parts of the body. Treatment Overview The treatment options generally depend on several factors that include: · Size, type, and grade of the tumor · Whether it is creat...