Brain facts – 135 Interesting Facts About the Brain

Brain Tumor Facts

Brain tumors are one of the few types of cancer that can strike at any age.

Brain tumors are currently treated by radiation therapy, surgery and chemotherapy.

Brain tumors are the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under age 20, after leukemia.

As brain tumors are located at the control center for thought, movement and emotion, their effects can be seen on child’s physical and cognitive ability.

Brain cancer cure rate is significantly lower than many other types of cancer.