Brain
Tumor
The most common brain tumors are cancers from
other parts of the body that spreads to the brain.
Primary brain tumors,
which originate in the brain rather than spreading from another location, seem
to develop at random, and doctors have little insight into who might
develop one. Further, such tumors don't even have obvious symptoms until the
disease is already advanced.
The most common brain tumor Glioma is
originates from supporting cells called as glial cells. Primary
brain tumor does not spread to other organs, it is restricted to brain only.
Headache, eye weakness, speech disturbance ,memory loss, nausea ,vomiting
and seizures are common symptoms of brain tumor.
Brain tumors can be
treated by surgery, radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, chemotherapy
or by using these in combination. The most important issue when treating these
patients, besides trying to cure them, is to ensure that the quality of life is
not compromised.
No comments:
Post a Comment