Brain Cancer – Symptoms of Brain Cancer
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However most types of cancers can be beaten, if you catch it up soon enough, and even if you don’t there are new treatments coming out by the minute everyday that will help you fight and successfully beat cancer. There are however some types of cancers that are more complex in nature than others, brain cancer is the one we’re speaking of and the one we will be focusing on.
Two types of known brain cancer exist, namely: Primary brain cancer (these generally initiate in the brain), Primary brain cancer almost never moves to any other part of the body, so death is brought on by uncontrollable tumor growth within the brain cavity. Then you get metastatic brain cancer or otherwise known as secondary brain cancer (this type of cancer originates in other parts of the body and get transported or should we say it migrates to the brain thus causing the person to circum to secondary brain cancer.
Types of brain cancer
As most other types of cancer, brain cancer is also classified as primary brain cancer and secondary brain cancer. Primary brain cancer is the one that originates from the brain itself i.e. that originates in the brain cells. Secondary brain cancers is the one that doesn’t originate from the brain cells but is instead passed on from another organ/ part of the body
Causes of brain cancer
As is the case with many other types of cancer, the causes of brain cancer is a big topic for researchers. However, certain genetic conditions and exposure of head to radiation (as received during radiotherapy as part of treatment of other conditions) are known to be causes of cancer. There are a number of other theories that keep coming up time and again, each suggesting different possible causes of brain tumor (one famous one is about mobile phones causing brain cancer). However, there really isn’t a very convincing theory about what causes brain cancer.
Symptoms of Brain Cancer
Brain tumors can damage vital neurological pathways and invade and compress brain tissue. Symptoms usually develop over time and their characteristics depend on the location and size of the tumor.
Cancers are typically painless at first. As they grow, the first symptom is often a mild discomfort, which may steadily worsen into increasingly severe pain as the cancer enlarges. The pain may result from the cancer compressing or eroding into nerves or other structures.
The symptoms are caused by the tumor pressing on or encroaching on other parts of your brain and keeping them from functioning normally.
A sign is also an indication that something is not right in the body. But signs are defined as things that can be seen by a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional. Fever, rapid breathing rate, and abnormal breathing sounds heard through a stethoscope may be signs of pneumonia.
As the skull is made of bone, there is a fixed amount of space for the brain to take up. The growing tumor increases the pressure inside this fixed space. This is called ‘raised intracranial pressure’.
Herbal treatment for Brain Cancer
If you suspect you have a brain tumor, see a physician immediately. A CAT scan or MRI of the head can usually confirm the presence of a tumor and pinpoint its location. If a tumor is found, the physician may take a CAT scan of the chest and abdomen to make sure the cancer has not affected other areas of the body. If the tumor is localized and is situated in an area where removal is possible (on the outer surface of the brain, for example), surgery may be performed. However, some tumors-particularly those located deep within the brain tissue-cannot be operated on. In these cases, radiation and chemotherapy will be used to destroy cancerous cells. (See “Conventional Medical Treatment” in the “Bladder Cancer” entry for more information on radiation and chemotherapy.)
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August 29th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Hello Bree:
I am sorry your going through this. But your love for
your grandfather is great.
As the cancer presses on his brain it causes seizures as
well as hallucinations, a lot of pain from the presser and
loss of vision. His blood pressure will go up or down
depending on where the mass is. His breathing will become
erratic and labored. His heart rate will slow down. His
chest will hurt every time he takes a breath.
His speech will also be slurred if he can speak at all.
To show acknowledgment of you he will most likely just
blink as if to say I know.
And when he does die he will most likely just take a deep
breath and let it out and not take another breath.
At this time his body will loose control of his bowels and
you will have a mess to clean up after you sit down and
cry. If he is at home I recommend you just toss the sheets.
I am sorry if it seems like my answers are cold. But they
are not meant to be that way at all. I watched too many
people die this way from a brain tumor as well as lung
cancer. It is not easy to watch the ones you love die.
But take comfort in the love you show them will be
what you will remember the most.
My prayers are with you and your family.
If you are a young person please show this to your
mother and father too.
August 29th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Symptoms of a brain tumor depend mainly on the size of the tumor and its location in the brain.
Many patients first notice a headache that comes and goes. The headache may be especially bad in the morning and then fade during the day. (It's important to note, though, that the vast majority of headaches are not related to brain tumors, and if you suffer headaches frequently, over a long time, a change in their pattern may not necessarily indicate a tumor either. Check with your doctor if you are in doubt.)
About half of patients with a brain tumor will have seizures — electrical surges in the brain that can cause convulsions and, in some instances, a loss of consciousness. Many patients develop changes in their behavior or personality, including problems with memory, speech, and concentration. Body movement and sensation can also suffer; some people have numbness in the arms or legs, feel weak and uncoordinated, or stumble when they walk. Still other people will have none of these symptoms or have different symptoms altogether, depending on their body and their particular form of the disease.
August 29th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Signs and Symptoms of Brain Cancer
A brain tumor can obstruct the flow of cerebrosinal fluid (CSF), which results in the accumulation of CSF (hydrocephalus) and increased intracranial pressure (IICP). Nausea, vomiting, and headaches are common symptoms.
Brain tumors can damage vital neurological pathways and invade and compress brain tissue. Symptoms usually develop over time and their characteristics depend on the location and size of the tumor. A brain tumor in the frontal lobe may cause the following:
* Behavioral and emotional changes
* Impaired judgment
* Impaired sense of smell
* Memory loss
* Paralysis on one side of the body (hemiplegia)
* Reduced mental capacity (cognitive function)
* Vision loss and inflammation of the optic nerve (papilledema)
A tumor located in both the right and left hemispheres of the frontal lobe often cause behavioral changes, cognitive changes, and a clumsy, uncoordinated gait.
A tumor in the parietal lobe may cause the following symptoms:
* Impaired speech
* Inability to write
* Lack of recognition
* Seizures
* Spatial disorders
Vision loss in one or both eyes and seizures may result from a tumor located in the occipital lobe.
Tumors that develop in the temporal lobe are often asymptomatic (i.e., without symptoms), but some may cause impaired speech and seizures.
A tumor in the brainstem may produce the following symptoms:
* Behavioral and emotional changes (e.g., irritability)
* Difficulty speaking and swallowing
* Drowsiness
* Headache, especially in the morning
* Hearing loss
* Muscle weakness on one side of the face (e.g., head tilt, crooked smile)
* Muscle weakness on one side of the body (i.e., hemiparesis)
* Uncoordinated gait
* Vision loss, drooping eyelid (i.e., ptosis) or crossed eyes (i.e., strabismus)
* Vomiting
Ependymoma originates in the lining of the ventricles and the spinal canal and may damage cranial nerves. When this happens, hydrocephalus, stiff neck, head tilt, and weakness may result.
Symptoms produced by a tumor of the meninges (meningioma) depend on which area of the brain is being compressed. They include:
* Headache
* Hearing loss
* Impaired speech (i.e., dysphasia)
* Incontinence
* Mental and emotional changes (e.g., indifference, disinhibition)
* Prolonged drowsiness (somnolence)
* Seizures
* Vision loss
A tumor located in the pituitary gland (i.e., pituitary adenoma) may increase the secretion of hormones and cause discontinuation of menstruation (i.e., amenorrhea) and excess secretion of milk (i.e., galactorrhea) in women. Impotence may occur in men.
Metastatic brain cancer tends to invade the brain tissue indiscriminately. Some symptoms include the following:
* Bleeding
* Headache
* Impaired mental function
* Motor dysfunction
* Nausea
* Seizures
* Swelling
* Vomiting
Complications Drastic and sometimes life-threatening complications can develop with brain cancer.
* Obstructed flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the third ventricle may cause sudden death.
* Cerebral hernia is a progressive, fatal condition in which the brain is forced through an opening in the skull.
* Hemorrhagic stroke produces sudden loss of vision and/or speech, unconsciousness, and paralysis.
August 29th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
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August 29th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
love the universe shaped metals inside of the head!
its like arts!
August 30th, 2009 at 3:42 am
No, you don't have brain cancer. You have hypochondria.
August 30th, 2009 at 8:38 am
i wana poke it
August 30th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
As someone who has the experience of brain cancer PLEASE go to a doctor ASAP!!! My husband who never had headaches suddenly started getting very severe ones. They would be so bad he couldn't function. He couldn't speak like he use to. He had a major loss of coordination. He also started drinking ALOT to mask the pain. Also his blood pressure shot up. This is what ended up sending him to the hospital. I tried to get him to go when the headaches started but he wouldn't. It took 2 months from the point they started to the day he went to the hospital. He had surgery to remove the tumor that they could get to 2 days after being admitted. He then started radiation and chemo. It has been almost 3 years since this happened. PLEASE go to the doctor. Don't wait.I'm not a doctor I just know what my husband has been through and his signs. It's better to go and find out it isn't cancer and maybe just stress related than to not go and get alot worse.
August 30th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Look here on Youtube for the text “biological effects in blood from pulsed electromagnetic fields”
And watch this video with the biological effects in the blood by using the mobile phones.
And determine for yourself whether you continue to use this technique.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:13 am
¡¡Es muy impresionante¡¡
Ver como se ejecuta una operacion de este tamaño, me pusos los nervios de punta, es que es increible como se mueve el cerebro.
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August 31st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Don't let Yahoo Answers diagnose your symptoms. Consult a professional.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:29 am
It sounds like a sinus pressure headache. Try taking a decongestant pain reliever tablet that contains pseudoephedrine and acetaminophen. You may have allergies to something in your home, or a seasonal allergy that's making your sinuses congested. If the decongestant makes you feel better, try taking an over-the-counter allergy medication, the 12-hour kind, and see if the headaches go away.
Waking up with a headache can also be a symptom of high blood pressure. You're only 17, so you shouldn't worry about that. It can also be a sign that you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea. If taking a decongestant doesn't help your headache, then it's time to see a doctor.
Because of your age, I would not suspect a brain tumor or an aneurysm, unless you have a very strong family history of stroke, blood clots, or cancer at an early age. You should consider more common and mundane causes for your headaches first.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:57 am
I had it too easy the whole time mine was growing. I never had migraines, or any balance issues. I had a tingly arm that would come and go, for almost 2 yrs. That shoulder had been injured years ago, so I thought it was just a pinched nerve. Then the last few months I had a "funny" feeling in the pit of my stomach. (the aura). I also had a strong sense of deja vu a few times. Then the last week in aug 08, I had a migraine that lasted a couple hours. It went away and I got up and went to work. My boss fussed at me for coming in because I was "out of it." I didn't realize that though. I was off the next day and I was fine. Thought I was coming down with a bug or something. The next day, friday, I went to work and was fine for a few hours, I thought. Then I started feeling odd and got someone to go outside with me. My face was going numb and I had trouble forming my words. By the time I got outside, I couldn't speak. My boss called 911 and they kept asking me what drugs I was taking! I was saying dayquil in my head but it wouldn't come out! My sugar was low, so they tried to give me OJ and when I put the straw in my mouth, I started seizing. I don't remember the ambulance ride, so they must've given me something. First hospital, ct scan. They contacted a teaching hospital 3 hours away and took me there, knocked out. Mri there confirmed tumor and I was operated on 2 days later. That was a monday and I was home on friday. Back to hospital 2 weeks later to get sutures out and that's when I was told it was cancer, oligoastrocytoma grade 3. Went through the standard treatment of chemo/radiation for 6 weeks. Then 6 months of temodar. Mris every 2 months.
September 1st, 2009 at 7:57 am
One word, “Scary!”
September 1st, 2009 at 10:08 am
well done
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:40 am
The signs and symptoms of a brain cancer (tumor) vary greatly and depend on the brain tumor's size, location and rate of growth.
General signs and symptoms caused by brain tumors may include:
* New onset or change in pattern of headaches
* Headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe
* Unexplained nausea or vomiting
* Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision
* Gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg
* Difficulty with balance
* Speech difficulties
* Confusion in everyday matters
* Personality or behavior changes
* Seizures, especially in someone who doesn't have a history of seizures
* Hearing problems
* Hormonal (endocrine) disorders-
September 1st, 2009 at 11:04 pm
very nice, thank you
becoming a neurosurgeon, is everyones dream who studies medicine ; )
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:06 am
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