Brain Tumor
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Brain Tumor Home Care
Home care for a brain tumor may include:
Follow a
cancer diet
if you have
brain cancer
.
Cancer nutrition
Follow
an exercise plan
developed with your doctor.
Take prescription medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
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Brain Tumor Home Care: Diet
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Last Updated: Apr 4, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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