Topic “Brain tumor”

By Rosie Mestel (Los Angeles Times (MCT))

Sheryl Crow, diagnosed with a benign brain tumor, says she’s not worried. Here are some facts about the tumor — known as a meningioma — with which Crow was diagnosed.

First, some definitions: The “oma” suffix refers to a swelling, tumor or cancer. It’s Greek.

The “meninge” part of the word speaks to where these tumors originate:...