ACOUSTIC NEUROMA

An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous tumor that develops on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. This nerve is called the vestibular nerve. Branches of the nerve directly affect balance and hearing. Pressure from an acoustic neuroma can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ear and problems with balance. Another […]

NASAL AND PARANASAL TUMORS

NASAL AND PARANASAL TUMORS Nasal and paranasal tumors are growths that begin in and around the passageway within the nose. Nasal tumors begin in the main passageway within the nose, called the nasal cavity. Paranasal tumors begin in air-filled chambers around the nose, called the paranasal sinuses. Do you want to know more? Read the […]

LIP CANCER

LIP CANCER Lip cancer occurs on the skin of the lips. Lip cancer can occur anywhere along the upper or lower lip, but is most common on the lower lip. Lip cancer is considered a type of mouth (oral) cancer. Do you want to know more? Read the slides 👇 and share  

OLIGODENDROGLIOMA

OLIGODENDROGLIOMA Oligodendroglioma is a growth of cells that starts in the brain or spinal cord. The growth, called a tumor, begins in cells called oligodendrocytes. These cells make a substance that protects nerve cells and helps with the flow of electrical signals in the brain and spinal cord. Do you want to know more? Read […]

ASTROCYTOMA

Astrocytoma is a growth of cells that starts in the brain or spinal cord. The growth, called a tumor, starts in cells called astrocytes. Astrocytes support and connect nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Astrocytoma symptoms vary based on the tumor’s location. Do you want to know more? Read the slides👇and share

ACOUSTIC NEUROMA

ACOUSTIC NEUROMA An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous tumor that develops on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. This nerve is called the vestibular nerve. Branches of the nerve directly affect balance and hearing. Pressure from an acoustic neuroma can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ear and problems with […]

FLOOR OF THE MOUTH CANCER

FLOOR OF THE MOUTH CANCER Floor of the mouth cancer is cancer that starts as a growth of cells under the tongue. Floor of the mouth cancer most often begins in the thin, flat cells that line the inside of the mouth, called squamous cells. When cancer starts in these cells it’s called squamous cell […]

MENINGIOMA

MENINGIOMA A meningioma is a tumor that grows from the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. A meningioma is not a brain tumor, but it may press on the nearby brain, nerves and vessels. Do you want to know more? Read the slides 👇 and share

ESTHESIONEUROBLASTOMA

ESTHESIONEUROBLASTOMA Esthesioneuroblastoma, also called olfactory neuroblastoma, is a rare type of cancer that starts in the nasal cavity. Do you want to know more? Read the slides👇and share

MEDULLOBLASTOMA

MEDULLOBLASTOMA #Medulloblastoma is a cancerous brain tumor that starts in the lower back part of the brain. This part of the brain is called the cerebellum. It is involved in muscle coordination, balance and movement. Do you want to know more? Read the slides 👇 and share