Understanding Brain Tumour
Though often unfamiliar, brain tumours are complex conditions that require delicate treatment and dedicated care. Each diagnosis carries a journey that deserves greater awareness and compassion.
500 adults
40 childrens
Amount of people who undergo brain tumour surgery each year in Singapore's public hospitals.
Metastatic brain tumours are the most common. They come from about 1 in 5 other cancers.
There are about 130 different types of brain tumours. Not all of them are cancerous.
Types of Brain Tumour
Brain tumours are put into groups according to how quickly they are likely to grow. You may have been told you have a "benign tumour" or a "malignant tumour."
Benign
A benign brain tumour typically grows slowly, is unlikely to spread to other areas of the brain or spinal cord, and has a low chance of returning if completely removed.
Note: It is possible in some cases for a benign tumour to develop into a malignant tumour.
Benign
Malignant
A malignant brain tumour generally grows quickly, may return even after complete surgical removal, and can spread to other parts of the brain or spinal cord.
Note: It usually cannot be treated with surgery alone and often requires radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Malignant
Brain Tumour Names
How exactly are brain tumours generally named?
They are generally named after the type of cell they developed from. Most brain tumours develop from the cells that support the nerve cells of the brain called glial cells. A tumour of glial cells is a glioma.
Brain tumours can also be named after the area of the brain they are growing in. A tumour of the pituitary gland is called a pituitary adenoma. A tumour developed from the covering of the brain (the meninges) is called a meningioma. Tumours growing from the nerves entering the brain are called neuromas.
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