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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:53 am


Diagnosis

The first step in diagnosing brain cancer involves evaluating symptoms and taking a medical history. If there is any indication that there may be a brain tumor, various tests are done to confirm the diagnosis, including a complete neurological examination, imaging tests, and biopsy.

Imaging Tests

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) is the diagnostic test of choice for brain cancer ELectromagnetic energy produces detailed computer images of the brain from different angles. I...Read the full article

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