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BRAIN TUMOR

A brain tumor occurs when abnormal cells form within the brain. There are two main types of tumors: malignant or cancerous tumors and benign tumors.

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BRAIN TUMOR

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  1. BRAINTUMOR

  2. INDEX • Introduction • Types • Symptoms and causes • Risk factors • Facts and stats about Brain tumor • Treatment • About Meddco

  3. INTRODUCTION .A brain tumor occurs when abnormal cells form within the brain. A brain tumor is a localized intracranial lesion which occupies space within the skull and may cause a rise in intracranial pressure There are two main types of tumors: malignant or cancerous tumors and benign tumors. Cancerous tumors can be divided into primary tumors, which start within the brain, and secondary tumors, which have spread from elsewhere, known as brain metastasis tumors

  4. TYPES OF BRAIN TUMOR Primary Brain Tumor Secondary Brain Tumor Secondary brain tumors are tumors caused from cancer that originates in another part of the body. These tumors are not the same as primary brain tumors. Secondary brain tumors are always malignant. Benign tumors don’t spread from one part of your body to another. • Tumors that originate within brain tissue are known as primary brain tumors. • Primary tumors can be benign or cancerous. • In adults, the most common types of brain tumors are gliomas and meningiomas.

  5. SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES • Headaches • Vomiting • Blurred vision or double vision • Confusion • Seizures (especially in adults) • Weakness of a limb or part of the face • A change in mental functioning • eye problems, such as drooping eyelids and unequal pupils • clumsiness • memory loss • confusion • difficulty writing or reading • changes in the ability to hear, taste, or smell • difficulty swallowing • dizziness or vertigo • uncontrollable movements

  6. RISK FACTOR Risk factors for brain tumors include: • Family history:- Only about 5 to 10 percent of all cancers are genetically inherited, or hereditary. It’s rare for a brain tumor to be genetically inherited. • Age:- Risk for most types of brain tumors increases with age. • Race:-Brain tumors in general are more common among Caucasians. However, African-American people are more likely to get meningiomas. • Chemical exposure:-Being exposed to certain chemicals, such as those you might find in a work environment, can increase your risk for brain cancer. • Exposure to radiation:-People who have been exposed to ionizing radiation have an increased risk of brain tumors. • No history of chicken pox:-According to the American Brain Tumor Association people with a history of childhood Chicken pox have a decreased risk of getting brain tumors.

  7. FACTS AND STATS • Not all brain tumors are cancer. In fact, 70 percent of brain tumors are benign or noncancerous. • Around 84,000 people will be diagnosed with a brain tumor this year. • Brain tumors are the number one cause of cancer-related death in children younger than 19 years old. • The chances of developing brain cancer are less than 1 percent.

  8. TREATMENT • The treatment of a brain tumor depends on the type of tumor, the size of the tumor, the location of the tumor, your general health. • The most common treatment for malignant brain tumors is surgery. The goal is to remove as much of the cancer as possible without causing damage to the healthy parts of the brain.. • Risks of brain surgery include infection and bleeding. Clinically dangerous benign tumors are also surgically removed. Metastatic brain tumors are treated according to guidelines for the type of original cancer. • Surgery can be combined with other treatments, such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy. • Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy can help you to recover after neurosurgery.

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