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Symptoms and diagnosis
Symptoms vary greatly between different people depending on which part of the brain affected
Read Symptoms and diagnosis ArticleThe patient journey
There are many different types of tumour and different types of treatment. Patients rarely, if ever, come straight to the Christie Hospital because diagnostic tests are performed elsewhere and then we need the opinion of the whole multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Referral to Salford Royal FT Neuro-oncology MDT
Find out about the different patient pathways after initial diagnosis
Read Referral to Salford Royal FT Neuro-oncology MDT Article
Diagnosis and surgery
In many cases, the diagnosis is confirmed by performing a brain operation
Read Diagnosis and surgery Article
After diagnosis
Read about the different options available after diagnosis
Read After diagnosis Article
Referral to The Christie
Find out about meeting your consultant clinical oncologist
Read Referral to The Christie Article
Having treatment
This section provides you with an overview of treatment timelines.
Read Having treatment Article
After treatment
Find out about the next steps to take once your treatment is complete
Read After treatment Article