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Brain cancer

By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com

Created: July 15, 2004

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Definition: Brain cancer is the most common solid tumor cancer in childhood. The most common brain tumors are called gliomas; there are several types of gliomas.

Occurs most often in children from birth to 15 years old.

For more information:

adapted from the National Cancer Institute
Also Known As: Gliomas

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