Brain Tumor – Things you should know

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Brain Tumor – Things you should know


A Brain Tumor • A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in your brain and tissues close to your brain. • A tumor can be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). • Tumors that begin in brain itself are called as primary brain tumors.


Risk Factors of Brain Cancer There are certain risk factors that can give rise to a brain tumor, such as – • Aging • Exposure to radiations • Genetics • Unhealthy lifestyle


Signs and Symptoms of Brain Cancer           

Problems in vision – blurry, double or loss of vision Loss of movement or sensation in arms or legs Unexplained nausea and/or vomiting Behavior and personality changes A kind of brain tumor headache Frequent and severe headaches Difficulty in balancing the body Difficulty in speaking Problems in hearing Confusion Seizures


Brain Cancer Diagnosis o Neurological examination o MRI, CT, and PET scan o Biopsy


Brain Cancer Treatment

ďƒź The treatment of brain tumor usually depends on the stage, type, size and location of cancerous mass, and your overall health.


Brain Cancer Treatment Surgical Intervention • Surgery is suggested for brain tumor removal. • This helps in reducing the signs and symptoms.


Brain Cancer Treatment Radiotherapy • In radiotherapy, high-energy beans like protons or Xrays are emitted to destroy the tumor cells. • Side effects of radiotherapy depend on the type, frequency, and dose of radiation.


Brain Cancer Treatment Radiosurgery • Surgery is suggested for brain tumor removal. • This helps in reducing the signs and symptoms.


Brain Cancer Treatment Chemotherapy • In chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs are injected in the body intravenously or orally to kill tumor cells. • The most common drugs used for brain tumors are Temozolomide (Temodar) and Lomustine, which are to be taken orally.


Brain Cancer Treatment Targeted Drug Therapy • In this treatment focuses on certain abnormalities that are present in malignant cells. • Cancer cells die after ingestion of drugs that stop the blood supply to tumor cells.


Rehabilitation After Therapies • Brain lesions or tumors can develop in some areas of the brain, which control speech, vision, thinking, and motor skills. • Rehabilitation is essential for recovery from brain cancer.


Rehabilitation After Therapies Physical therapy • Physical therapy to strengthen muscles and motor skills.


Rehabilitation After Therapies Occupational therapy • Occupational therapy helps in carrying out daily chores.


Rehabilitation After Therapies Speech therapy • Speech therapy may overcome difficulty in speaking.


Rehabilitation After Therapies Behavioral therapy • Behavioral therapy helps to become happy


Brain Cancer Prevention

How to prevent Brain cancer ?


Brain Cancer Prevention

Avoid exposure to harmful environmental chemicals


Brain Cancer Prevention

Eat a well-balanced diet that include essential nutrients


Brain Cancer Prevention

Exercise regularly to rejuvenate new cells in the body


Brain Cancer Prevention

Quit smoking


Brain Cancer Prevention

Limit alcohol consumption


Brain Cancer Prevention

Get regular check-up for screening


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