World Brain Tumor Day: It is celebrated to raise public awareness & educate people about Brain Cancer / Brain disorder. More than 500 cases of brain tumour detected worldwide per day. Brain cancer is most common cancer in children, although it can occur at any age. Definition: Any unwanted/abnormal cell growth in body is tumour. A brain tumour occurs when such abnormal cells are produced within any part of brain.
Risk Factors: Exposure to Infections Exposure to radiation Family History of brain cancer Head injury & seziures
Symptoms: Headache, Fatigue Seizures Personality or memory changes Nausea or vomiting Drowsiness, Sleep problems Memory problems Changes in ability to walk or perform daily activities
Diagnosis: CT Scan PET-CT Scan Cerebral angiogram Neurological, vision and hearing Assessment Electroencephalography (EEG) MRI
Treatment: Surgery Radiotherapy Chemotherapy Anti-Seizure medication
Message on Brain Tumor Day.. • The main message is to create awareness of the condition and educating people on the sign and symptoms, facts about the condition, cancer Prevention and treatment. • The day celebrates brain tumor survivor patients who have undergone treatment and have been declared to be cancer free.
Final Thoughts... Brain tumor is a rare type of tumor and most people are not aware about it. World brain tumor day is set aside to show support for the people who are suffering from brain cancer & the brain cancer survivors. Patients are encouraged to come together by joining support groups and coming up with initiatives that can help in raising funds for the treatment of brain cancer patients.
Hence it is very essential to go for regular health checkup so that this type of disease can detect and treated at it's initial stage.
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