Brain Tumor
Overview
An adult central nervous system tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the brain and/or spinal cord. A tumor that starts in another part of the body and spreads to the brain is called a metastatic brain tumor...
Symptoms
Morning headache or headache that goes away after vomiting. Seizures. Vision, hearing, and speech problems. Loss of appetite. Frequent nausea and vomiting. Changes in personality, mood, ability to focus, or behavior. Loss of balance and trouble walking...
Causes
Primary brain tumors begin when normal cells acquire errors (mutations) in their DNA. These mutations allow cells to grow and divide at increased rates and to continue living when healthy cells would die. The result is a mass of abnormal cells, which forms a tumor...
Diagnosis
Neurological exam, Visual field exam, Tumor marker test, Gene testing, CT scan, MRI, single photon emission computed tomography scan, PET scan, Biopsy :Craniotomy: An opening is made in the skull and a piece of the skull is removed to show part of the brain...
Prevention
Avoid exposure to pesticides and insecticides Avoid exposure to carcinogenic chemicals Avoid smoking Avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation...
Treatment
Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy For people with glioblastoma and high-grade glioma, the latest standard of care is radiation therapy with daily low-dose temozolomide...
Everyday Life
If left untreated, any type of glioma may grow and press on other structures within the brain. Pressure on the brain can be harmful as it forces the brain against the skull, causing damage to the brain...
Resources
https://www.healthline.com/health/brain-cancer#prevention
https://www.cancer.gov/types/brain/patient/adult-brain-treatment-pdq
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/brain-tumor/types-treatment