Brain Tumor Society, we are committed to supporting the diverse needs of patients by moving research toward new treatments, fighting for policies that will improve the lives of all patients, and providing important and helpful information and resources. This section will help you learn more about brain tumors including symptoms, treatment options, and considerations for caregivers.
Brain cancer affects adults of all ages and is one of the few cancers that occur in children. Most brain tumours are gliomas, which develop from glial cells. Symptoms and treatment depend on which part of the brain is affected.The brain and spinal cord make up the health care central nervous system. Brain and spinal cord tumours can be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (not cancerous). Approximately 510 Victorians are diagnosed with cancerous tumours of the central nervous system each year.
There are over 100 different types of brain tumours. They are commonly named after the type of cell they come from. Most brain tumours develop from glial cells, which grow from the supporting cells of the brain. These tumours are called ‘gliomas’.Tumours that begin in the brain are known as primary brain tumours.
Symptoms of brain tumours
The symptoms of a brain tumor often are the same as those of other diseases and may develop gradually. That's why they may be overlooked for a long time before diagnosis.Although a brain tumor rarely causes headaches, someone with no history of headaches who develops them should be seen by a doctor. Headaches from a brain tumor tend to be worse upon waking and ease during the day. Other symptoms may include.
The symptoms noted above are not specific for brain tumor treatment. In fact, most often any of these symptoms are related to some other cause.
Treatment of brain tumours
Treatment for brain cancer should be individualized for each patient. Treatment plans are based on the patient's age and general health status as well as the size, location, type, and grade of the tumor. In most cases of brain cancer, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are the main types of treatment. Often, more than one treatment type is used. The treatment types are further described below.The patient, family, and friends will have many questions about the tumor, the treatment, how treatment will affect the person, and the person's long-term outlook (prognosis).Members of the person's health-care team are the best source of this information. Don't hesitate to ask them any questions.
Brain cancer affects adults of all ages and is one of the few cancers that occur in children. Most brain tumours are gliomas, which develop from glial cells. Symptoms and treatment depend on which part of the brain is affected.The brain and spinal cord make up the health care central nervous system. Brain and spinal cord tumours can be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (not cancerous). Approximately 510 Victorians are diagnosed with cancerous tumours of the central nervous system each year.
There are over 100 different types of brain tumours. They are commonly named after the type of cell they come from. Most brain tumours develop from glial cells, which grow from the supporting cells of the brain. These tumours are called ‘gliomas’.Tumours that begin in the brain are known as primary brain tumours.
Symptoms of brain tumours
The symptoms of a brain tumor often are the same as those of other diseases and may develop gradually. That's why they may be overlooked for a long time before diagnosis.Although a brain tumor rarely causes headaches, someone with no history of headaches who develops them should be seen by a doctor. Headaches from a brain tumor tend to be worse upon waking and ease during the day. Other symptoms may include.
- vomiting and nausea
- new onset of seizures
- weakness involving one side of the body, such as an arm and leg on the same side
- trouble talking or change in speech
- loss of coordination
- changes in vision or abnormal eye movements
- memory or personality changes
- ringing and hearing loss in one ear
The symptoms noted above are not specific for brain tumor treatment. In fact, most often any of these symptoms are related to some other cause.
Treatment of brain tumours
Treatment for brain cancer should be individualized for each patient. Treatment plans are based on the patient's age and general health status as well as the size, location, type, and grade of the tumor. In most cases of brain cancer, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are the main types of treatment. Often, more than one treatment type is used. The treatment types are further described below.The patient, family, and friends will have many questions about the tumor, the treatment, how treatment will affect the person, and the person's long-term outlook (prognosis).Members of the person's health-care team are the best source of this information. Don't hesitate to ask them any questions.
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