MenuTypes of Tumors
There are over 120 types of brain tumors. The most common are listed below, however if you don't see your tumor type please call our CareLine at 800-886-ABTA (2282) for more information.
A note regarding prognosis (prediction of life expectancy): While we have included prognosis information for some types of tumors, each person’s tumor is different. Emerging information about biological differences in tumors may explain why outcomes for some people are different than others. We recommend that you discuss prognosis for your specific tumor type with your physician.
A neurofibroma is a tumor or growth located along a nerve or nervous tissue. Neurofibromatosis refers to two different genetic diseases characterized by skin abnormalities and nervous system tumors.
Neuronal and Mixed Neuronal-Glial Tumors
Neuronal and mixed neuronal-glial tumors come from ganglion-type cells, which are groups of nerve cells. They are small, slow-growing, and typically benign.