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Your Meningioma Care  Find Answers Here Meningioma calls for skilled, specialized and compassionate care, and you’ll find it here. Our team of specialists work together, across disciplines, to deliver the care you need precisely when and where you need it.  We’re here to ...

Caring for Your Body, Mind and Spirit Because You’re More Than Your Diagnosis When you or a loved one are suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumor of any kind — including a pituitary tumor — you can quickly get lost in a haze of medical terms, diagnoses, tests, procedures and ...

Take Charge of Your Whole Health Care for Your Body, Mind and Spirit Everyone’s journey to whole health is unique. When you find yourself on a path you didn’t expect, know that AdventHealth is here for you. We’ll be by your side every step of the way, from the moment you r ...

The pituitary gland, located in the brain, secretes the hormone adrenocorticotropic (ACTH) throughout the day to enable the production of cortisol and adrenaline when it is needed. These “fight or flight” hormones help us respond to stress and threatening situations, but ove ...

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare cancer that most often develops in the salivary glands or other areas of the head and neck. It can also appear in the lungs, breast, cervix and prostate gland. Initial symptoms include a painless mass in the mouth or on the face. The ...

Astrocytoma is a tumor that arises from astrocytes—star-shaped cells that make up the supportive tissue of the brain. Most astrocytomas in children are benign and grow slowly, but are more aggressive in adults. They are most common in men older than 45 years of age. Best in ...

These rare brain tumors are usually found in children under age three. They can grow anywhere in the central nervous system but most often occur at the base of the brain. New tests using genetic markers are improving the outcomes for children with atypical teratoid rhabdoid ...

A metastatic brain tumor is a cancer that begins somewhere else in the body and spreads to the brain or spinal cord. They most commonly metastasize from the lungs, breasts, colon and kidney. It is one of the most common brain tumors, and it can produce a range of symptoms, i ...

These tumors grow where the brain and the spinal cord (the brain stem) connect.  Symptoms vary depending on the size, location and position of the tumor. As it grows, the mass puts pressure on the brain tissue and triggers symptoms such as headaches, problems with speech and ...

Carcinomatous meningitis is a cancer that has spread from one part of the body to another. It moves through the blood stream into the protective membranes of the brain and spine. People with blood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma, are more prone to developing carcino ...