In our on-going series of LiveLifeMore Health Shows on Cancer Awareness in February…this discussion is focused on brain tumours (Tumors).
-Brain tumors can be either malignant (contain cancer cells) or benign (do not contain cancer cells).
-Brain tumors can occur at any age.
-The exact cause of brain tumors is not clear.
-The symptoms of brain tumors depend on their size, type, and location.
-The most common symptoms of brain tumors include headaches; numbness or tingling in the arms or legs; seizures, memory problems; mood and personality changes; balance and walking problems; nausea and vomiting; changes in speech, vision, or hearing.
Brain tumors are diagnosed by the doctor based on the results of a medical history and physical examination and results of a variety of specialized tests of the brain and nervous system.
Treatment of a brain tumor depends on the type, location, and size of the tumor, as well as the age and health of the patient.
Options for brain tumor treatment include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy (or a combination of treatments).
