Getting diagnosed with a brain tumour

See your GP if you notice a change that isn't normal for you. Or if you have any of the possible signs and symptoms of a brain tumour.

Your GP should arrange for you to see a specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to a brain or spinal cord tumour.

There is no national screening programme for brain or spinal cord tumours in the UK.

Tests for brain or spinal cord tumours include scans to look at your brain and a test of your nervous system (neurological examination). Your doctor might also arrange some other tests.