11 Things to Know About Brain Cancer | Stanford Center for Health Education

Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran explains the difference between malignant and benign tumors in the brain, shares the different types of brain tumors including gliomas and meningiomas, and helps clarify what tests a doctor might do to determine a treatment plan for a patient with a malignant brain tumor. 0:00 Introduction 0:52 What is brain cancer? 1:24 What does a malignant tumor mean? 1:54 How common is brain cancer? 2:11 What are symptoms of brain cancers? 2:53 What are primary and secondary brain tumors? 3:17 What are the most common kinds of primary brain tumors? 3:41 How is a brain tumor diagnosed? 4:41 What is meningioma? 5:33 What is a glioma? 6:44 How is brain cancer treated? 7:27 Is brain cancer genetic? The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 1/19/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice. Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran is a Medical Oncologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology at Stanford, and serves as the Medical Director of Cancer Care Services for the Stanford Cancer Center. This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine, Stanford Center for Professional Development, and Stanford Medicine Education Technology Team. At the Stanford Center for Health Education, we believe that expanding access to engaging education has the power to change behaviors, improve health, and ultimately save lives. Stanford Center for Health Education Website: https://healtheducation.stanford.edu/ Twitter:   / stanford_che   Facebook:   / stanfordcenterforhealtheducation   Digital Medic YouTube:    / digitalmedic   Website: https://digitalmedic.stanford.edu/ Twitter:   / digital__medic   Facebook:   / digitalmedic.org