Brain Tumor – Things you should know (1)

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Brain Tumor Things you should know
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A Brain Tumor

• A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in
  your brain and tissues close to your brain.
• A tumor can be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous
  (malignant).
• Tumors that begin in brain itself are called as
  primary brain tumors.

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Risk Factors of Brain Cancer
There are certain risk factors that can give rise
to a brain tumor, such as

• Aging
• Exposure to radiations
• Genetics
• Unhealthy lifestyle

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Signs and Symptoms of Brain Cancer

• Problems in vision blurry, double or loss of
  vision
• Loss of movement or sensation in arms or legs
• Unexplained nausea and/or vomiting
• Behavior and personality changes
• A kind of brain tumor headache
• Frequent and severe headaches
• Difficulty in balancing the body
• Difficulty in speaking
• Problems in hearing
• Confusion
• Seizures

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Brain Cancer Diagnosis

• Neurological examination
• MRI, CT, and PET scan
• Biopsy

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Brain Cancer Treatment

• The treatment of brain tumor usually depends on
  the stage, type, size and location of cancerous
  mass, and your overall health.

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Brain Cancer Treatment
Surgical Intervention

• Surgery is suggested for brain tumor removal.
• This helps in reducing the signs and symptoms.

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Brain Cancer Treatment
Radiotherapy

• In radiotherapy, high-energy beans like protons
  or X-rays are emitted to destroy the tumor cells.
• Side effects of radiotherapy depend on the type,
  frequency, and dose of radiation.

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Brain Cancer Treatment
Radiosurgery

• Surgery is suggested for brain tumor removal.
• This helps in reducing the signs and symptoms.

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Brain Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy

• In chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs are injected in
  the body intravenously or orally to kill tumor
  cells.
• The most common drugs used for brain tumors are
  Temozolomide (Temodar) and Lomustine, which are
  to be taken orally.

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Brain Cancer Treatment
Targeted Drug Therapy

• In this treatment focuses on certain
  abnormalities that are present in malignant
  cells.
• Cancer cells die after ingestion of drugs that
  stop the blood supply to tumor cells.

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Rehabilitation After Therapies

• Brain lesions or tumors can develop in some areas
  of the brain, which control speech, vision,
  thinking, and motor skills.
• Rehabilitation is essential for recovery from
  brain cancer.

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Rehabilitation After Therapies
Physical therapy

• Physical therapy to strengthen muscles and motor
  skills.

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Rehabilitation After Therapies
Occupational therapy

• Occupational therapy helps in carrying out daily
  chores.

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Rehabilitation After Therapies
Speech therapy

• Speech therapy may overcome difficulty in
  speaking.

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Rehabilitation After Therapies
Behavioral therapy

• Behavioral therapy helps to become happy

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Brain Cancer Prevention
How to prevent Brain cancer ?
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Brain Cancer Prevention
Avoid exposure to harmful environmental chemicals
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Brain Cancer Prevention
Eat a well-balanced diet that include essential
nutrients
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Brain Cancer Prevention
Exercise regularly to rejuvenate new cells in the
body
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Brain Cancer Prevention
Quit smoking
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Brain Cancer Prevention
Limit alcohol consumption
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Brain Cancer Prevention
Get regular check-up for screening
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For More information
Brain Cancer
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