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Neuro-Oncologist Answers Common Questions About Brain Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Author(s)Dr. Morana Vojnic
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Dr. Morana Vojnic answers common questions about brain cancer, including diagnosis, tumor types, treatment effects, recurrence and life after treatment begins.
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Neuro-oncologist Dr. Morana Vojnic of Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health answers common questions about navigating a brain cancer diagnosis and treatment. She explains what happens after a diagnosis, how doctors determine the type of brain tumor, and how tumor location and treatment may affect memory, speech and personality. She also discusses the possibility of brain cancer returning, available treatment options and why a multidisciplinary care team is important. Additionally, she shares how establishing a treatment routine, knowing what to expect and building trust with your care team can help patients navigate life after a brain cancer diagnosis.
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