Brain tumor is one of the serious health issue, know here the different types of brain tumor and how it is treated according to stages and type. http://www.myhealthpharma.com/blog/things-to-known-about-brain-tumor.aspx

1. Things To Know About Brain
Tumor

2. • 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.
A Brain Tumor

3. • Aging
• Exposure to radiations
• Genetics
• Unhealthy lifestyle
Risk Factors of Brain Cancer
There are certain risk factors that can give rise to a brain tumor, such as –

4. 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

5. Brain Cancer Diagnosis
o Neurological examination
o MRI, CT, and PET scan
o Biopsy

6. Brain Cancer Treatment
 The treatment of brain tumor usually depends on the stage, type, size and
location of cancerous mass, and your overall health.

7. Brain Cancer Treatment
Surgical Intervention
• Surgery is suggested for brain tumor removal.
• This helps in reducing the signs and symptoms.

8. 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.

9. Brain Cancer Treatment
Radiosurgery
• Surgery is suggested for brain tumor removal.
• This helps in reducing the signs and symptoms.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Rehabilitation After Therapies
Physical therapy
• Physical therapy to strengthen muscles and
motor skills.

14. Rehabilitation After Therapies
Occupational therapy
• Occupational therapy helps in carrying out
daily chores.

15. Rehabilitation After Therapies
Speech therapy
• Speech therapy may overcome difficulty in
speaking.

16. Rehabilitation After Therapies
Behavioral therapy
• Behavioral therapy helps to become happy

17. Brain Cancer Prevention
How to prevent Brain cancer ?

18. Brain Cancer Prevention
Avoid exposure to harmful environmental chemicals

19. Brain Cancer Prevention
Eat a well-balanced diet that include essential nutrients

20. Brain Cancer Prevention
Exercise regularly to rejuvenate new cells in the body

21. Brain Cancer Prevention
Quit smoking

22. Brain Cancer Prevention
Limit alcohol consumption

23. Brain Cancer Prevention
Get regular check-up for screening

24. For More information
Brain Cancer

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