Brain Tumors

Brain tumors can originate in the brain itself or from cancers in other parts of the body. Some brain tumors are cancerous (malignant), while others are not (benign). According to the American Cancer Society, about 22,850 malignant tumors of the brain or spinal cord (12,900 in males and 9,950 in females) will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2015. As part of a national program by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, has been named a Blue Distinction CenterSM for brain tumors. 

Oncology Services at Beaumont are dedicated to offering counseling, diagnosis and exceptional care to patients with brain tumors and their families. Blue Distinction Centers provide comprehensive cancer care, delivered by multidisciplinary teams with special training and clinical expertise in treating rare cancers. The centers were selected in collaboration with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), leading clinicians and professional organizations.

What is a brain tumor?



