It uses materials made by the body or made in a laboratory to boost, direct, or restore the body's natural defenses against disease. Biological therapy is sometimes called biological response modifier therapy or immunotherapy. Treatment by Type Treatment of adult brain tumor depends on the type and stage of the disease, and the patient's age and overall health. Standard treatment may be considered because of its effectiveness in past studies, or participation in a clinical trial may be considered. Not all patients are cured with standard therapy, and some standard treatments may have more side effects than are desired.
Clinical trials are ongoing in most parts of the country for most types of adult brain tumor.
If radiation therapy was given before, clinical trials of chemotherapy or biological therapy should be considered. Adult Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor Treatment depends on whether the cancer can be removed in an operation, the kind of cells, the location of the tumor, and other factors. If all of the tumor cannot be removed in an operation, a patient may also receive external-beam radiation therapy after surgery. By dialing this toll-free number, trained information specialists can help answer your questions. The Cancer Information Service also has booklets about cancer that are available to the public and can be sent on request.