Brain tumours

Primary brain tumours are tumours that start in the brain. They can start anywhere in the brain and there are many different types of tumour.

To understand brain tumours it helps to know about the different parts of the brain and spinal cord.

Common symptoms of brain tumours include headaches, feeling or being sick and seizures (fits).

You usually start by seeing your GP who might refer you to a specialist. Or you might go to Accident and Emergency (A&E) if you suddenly have severe symptoms.

Survival depends on different factors such as the type, position and grade of your tumour. 

Treatment for a brain or spinal cord tumour depends on the type of tumour you have, where it is and your general health. 

The grade of a brain tumour gives doctors an idea of how fast or slow the tumour might grow.

There are many different types of brain tumours. They are usually named after the type of cell they develop from. 

Find out about the latest UK research looking at brain tumours. 

Find out what you can do, who can help and how to cope with a brain and spinal cord tumours.

There are some factors that increase your risk of developing a brain tumour. These include being older, and a family history.