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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.

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.

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

Treatment for a brain tumor may involve internal or external radiation.

A brain tumor can cause symptoms. Learn about what kinds of medicines can help.

Back or neck pain may be due to problems with certain nerves near your spine. If so, a medial branch neurotomy can help relieve your pain.

Learn details about this procedure, which is done to help ease back or neck pain caused by problems with certain nerves near your spine.

A brace helps stop the curve in your spine from getting worse as you grow. It may also help keep you from needing surgery. To do the job, the brace needs to be worn almost all the time until you are fully grown.

Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. To feel better, get plenty of rest, exercise, and eat well. This will give your body the extra strength it needs right now. Also look to family and friends for support and comfort.