For the identification of a brain tumor and an appropriate brain tumor treatment a neurological examination is required along with a brain scan and an analysis of a brain tissue. The brain tumor treatment plan may include radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy or a combination of these. Brain tumor, in most cases is named according to the location in the brain. Identifying the exact type of a brain tumor is most important to find appropriate treatment of a brain tumor. For a brain tumor diagnosis, most patients’ initial visit is with a neurologist. Read more »