Chemotherapy for a Brain Tumor

Chemotherapy for a brain tumor uses medicine to interrupt the life cycle of the cancer cells. It can cause a number of side effects. Learn what you can to manage them.

Brain Tumors

A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells in the brain. They can cause serious damage, even if they are not cancer.

Physical Problems After Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury can affect other parts of the body too. As a result, people who have a brain injury may have little or no control over their bodies. Read on to learn more.

Problems with Thinking Skills After Brain Injury

After a brain injury, a person may be less able to coordinate sequential activities, process thought, and use language. At first, therapy may be provided by medical professionals and therapists. But often longer-term support by family and friends is needed. Read on to learn more.

Having An Electroencephalogram (EEG)

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test to find problems in the electrical activity of the brain. Read on to learn what happens before, during, and after the test.

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a test that measures your brain wave activity. Learn why it's used and how to prepare for the test.

Having a Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)

From start to finish, your procedure will take about 30-60 minutes. The test may be done in a medical office. Sometimes the procedure is done in a radiology suite with X-rays as a guide.