Brain Tumor
Overview of Brain Tumor
Brain Tumour is an abnormal growth of cells in your brain. Brain tumours can be either benign or malignant. Benign brain tumours are non cancerous and they do not spread. Malignant tumours are mostly aggressive and they can metastasize.
Signs and Symptoms of Brain Tumor
Headache, Loss of consciousness, Seizures, Nausea or vomiting, Changes in behaviour, Vision problems, Speech difficulties, Hearing problems
Common Causes of Brain Tumor
Genetic mutations, Metastasis from secondary cancers, Exposure to radiation, Head trauma, Viral infections
Risk Factors of Brain Tumor
Age, Gender, Race, Genetic mutations, Metastasis from secondary cancers, Exposure to radiation, Family history of brain tumour, Head trauma, Viral infections
Investigation Techniques for Brain Tumor
Neurological examination, CT scan, MRI, Biopsy, Blood tests
Treatment and Prevention of Brain Tumor
Surgery, Radiosurgery, Brachytherapy, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Steroids
Available Brain Tumor Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
