A brain tumour is a collection of aberrant brain cells. Any lobe of the brain may experience aberrant cell growth in this kind of disease. Both malignant and non-cancerous brain tumours are possible. While some tumours grow slowly, others grow extremely quickly. The pressure inside the skull may rise as the tumour becomes bigger. Such a disease can be lethal and damages the brain and body. A brain tumour is referred to be a primary brain tumour when it originates in the brain and spreads. Not every brain tumour that develops into brain cancer.
Symptoms
The location, size, and pace of growth of brain cancer determine its symptoms and indicators. It can also occasionally occur without any symptoms. The following are typical indications and symptoms of brain tumours:
- Frequent headache
- Gradual worsening of headaches
- Epilepsy
- Poor eyesight
- Temporary memory loss
- Insufficient sleep
- Alteration in day-to-day pursuits
- Sluggishness and exhaustion
- Incapacity to reason and comprehend
- Vomiting and feeling queasy
- A shift in personality
Prevention
Treatment is feasible if caught early, but it relies on several variables. For example, the type of tumour, its location inside the brain, its size, form, and the abnormality of its cells, among other details. The doctor determines the best course of action for treating your brain tumour. The following are strategies for preventing brain tumours or their available treatments:
Radiation treatment: In radiation therapy, tumour cells are destroyed by high energy. You may receive this therapy from a source external to your body. This treatment may be retained within the body close to your tumour in some uncommon circumstances.
Surgery: The surgeon will attempt to remove the brain tumour as much as feasible if it is located in an easy-to-remove location. Even a small portion removed might lessen the discomfort.
Chemotherapy: Drugs used in chemotherapy can be injected into blood vessels or given as tablets to kill tumour cells. Numerous medication options are available, and the dosage is determined by the kind and size of the malignancy.
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