Brain tumors are asymptomatic until large size, and timely treatment can save lives

2020 World Brain Tumor Day: This condition is classified as primary and secondary

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• World Brain Tumor Day will be held on June 8
• The exact cause of the tumor is unknown
• Headache is a very common occurrence in brain tumors

World Brain Tumor Day takes place on June 8th each year. Brain tumors are the tenth leading cause of morbidity in India. The incidence of this deadly disease is rising, and different types of tumors appear in different age groups. According to the GLOBOCAN 2018 report published by the International Association for Cancer Registry (IARC) related to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 28,000 new cases of brain tumors are reported in India each year. About 24,000 patients have died in the fight against this neurological disease. Recent advances in the field of neurosurgery have made minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of brain tumors one of the best methods of treatment. Endoscopic surgery for brain tumors allows neurosurgeons to easily find and treat conditions that are deep inside the brain or accessible through the nose.

World Brain Tumor Day 2020: Types, Symptoms, Treatment

Primary and secondary brain tumors

Classified into primary and secondary, primary Brain tumor It comes from the brain, and most of them are benign. Secondary brain tumors are metastatic and occur when cancer cells from other organs, such as the lungs and breast, spread to the brain. These are the major causes of brain cancer. In adults, the most common types of brain tumors are gliomas (originating from glial cells) and meningiomas (developing the brain and spinal cord membranes).

Symptoms and signs of brain tumors depend on tumor size and location
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What are the signs and symptoms of it?

Symptoms and signs of brain tumors depend on the size and location of the tumor. Some tumors directly affect brain tissue by affecting them, and some tumors put pressure on the surrounding brain. Diagnosis of a brain tumor begins with a physical examination and observation of the patient’s history. After the physical examination, the doctor recommends further tests such as MRI, CT scans, steroids and radiation therapy.

Also read: World Brain Tumor Day: Five Key Risk Factors for Brain Tumors

The main symptoms of brain tumors are:

• headache
• vomiting
• Blurred eyes or diplopia
• Changes in mental function
• Difficulty in moving the body

Timely treatment is important

As the tumor grows and put pressure on the skull and brain tissue, timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent further complications. A collection of abnormal cells in the brain, commonly known as a brain tumor, can be cancerous or noncancerous. As it grows, it puts too much pressure on the skull, which can lead to brain damage and life-threatening if not timely taken. Since at least 45% of brain tumors are non-cancerous, timely treatment allows patients to have normal survival and normal functioning.

Also read: World Brain Tumor Day: Seven Signs That You Are Suffering From Brain Tumors

(Dr. Aditya Gupta, Artemis Hospital, Agrim Neuroscience Institute, Neurosurgery Director)

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