Dr. Franklin Epstein functions as the chief of the Neurosurgery Service at Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital. A highly experienced neurosurgeon, Dr. Franklin Epstein surgically treats a number of conditions, including brain tumors.

1. By Franklin Epstein

2. Introduction
 Dr. Franklin Epstein functions as the chief of the
Neurosurgery Service at Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA
Hospital. A highly experienced neurosurgeon, Dr. Franklin
Epstein surgically treats a number of conditions, including
brain tumors.
The prognosis for recovery from a brain tumor depends on
a variety of factors, such as whether the tumor is benign or
malignant, as well as the part of the brain the tumor affects.
For instance, benign, or non-cancerous, tumors may grow
relatively slowly. They tend to have clearer boundaries and
are often easier to operate on and remove. Cancerous
growths in the brain, in comparison, enlarge and spread to
other areas at a faster rate.

3. Benign and Cancerous Brain
Tumors
 Hence, their removal is often more complicated.
A key factor in the treatment of a tumor is the part of
the brain that is affected. In certain areas of the brain,
even a non-cancerous tumor can be dangerous. For
instance, it might cause nearby areas to become
inflamed, a factor that can result in excess pressure
against the skull. Therefore, a physician should
evaluate all tumors, and a person should monitor the
development of any new symptoms that might
indicate a worsening problem.