Posted by Fatima Khalil
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 02:00 AM
Brain tumor is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and it occurs when cells multiply in the brain the brain It grows in an abnormal and uncontrollable way. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, there are more than 150 different brain tumors, classified into two main groups: primary and metastatic brain tumors, according to the “Times of India” website.
Primary and secondary brain tumors
According to the Mayo Clinic, some brain tumors are benign and noncancerous, while some brain tumors can be malignant.
Tumors that start and grow in the brain are called primary brain tumors. These differ from tumors that spread to the brain from other parts of the body, also called secondary brain tumors.
Common symptoms of a brain tumor
Symptoms of a brain tumor may vary, depending on the location of the tumor, says the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). However, some common symptoms include: – Headache. On one side of the body – problems with vision or speech.
Signs appear near the final weeks in the development of a brain tumor
said the researchers at the University of California
Brain tumor patients tend to develop a large and progressive neurological symptom burden in the last weeks of life.
Drowsiness or loss of consciousness is one of the most frequently reported symptoms in the last weeks of a patient with a brain tumor.
Lethargy, confusion, and day/night reflectivity are often early signs of decreased levels of consciousness. Somnolence and lethargy progress and tend to increase markedly in the last week of life.
Eventually, the patient goes into a deep coma for the last few days.
Glioblastoma risks
There are more than 150 types of brain tumors. However, glioblastoma is said to be the most aggressive type of primary brain cancer in adults.
Glioblastoma is cancer that arises from rapidly growing cells in the brain or spinal cord that can invade and destroy healthy tissue.
Glioblastoma is formed from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells.
Glioblastoma can occur at any age.
Early diagnosis is key
If you suspect a brain tumor or notice any neurological changes, have yourself examined by a healthcare professional, preferably a neurologist.
A neurological exam, CT scan of the head, MRI of the brain, PET scan of the brain, or biopsy are some ways to detect a brain tumor.
Because brain tumors and cancer are less likely to spread, they do not have stages like other cancers. However, early treatment is key to survival.
