Brain Tumor
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Having a brain tumor is a difficult situation for anyone to face. It can be a very scary and uncertain time in one's life. Hence, in addition to the moral support you will receive from CTCA, we will also help you battle your brain tumor with a powerful combination of traditional and innovative therapies. If you would like to learn more about CTCA and the brain tumor treatment options we offer, please follow this link: Brain Tumor Treatment.
Brain Tumor Information
The National Cancer Institute reports that approximately 17,000 Americans are diagnosed with a brain tumor each year. While a brain tumor can develop at any age, studies show that they occur most frequently in one of two age groups: children 3 to 12 years old and adults 40 to 70 years old.
If a tumor begins to develop in the brain, it is called a primary brain tumor. A primary brain tumor falls into the category of either a benign or a malignant brain tumor. A malignant brain tumor is life threatening, invasive, and usually grows rapidly. If a brain tumor begins outside of the brain and then spreads to the brain, it forms what is called a metastatic brain tumor. A metastatic brain tumor is malignant by virtue of the fact that it begins as a cancer elsewhere in the body.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Brain Tumor Symptoms
In general, the symptoms of a brain tumor will depend on the size and location of the area affected by the brain tumor. Additionally, the symptoms produced by a malignant brain tumor often mimic the symptoms of other diseases, making the process of diagnosis more difficult. If a brain tumor continues to proliferate without being identified, it can begin to affect other parts of the brain, producing new symptoms. Possible symptoms of brain cancer to watch for include:
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Mental difficulties
- Uncoordinated
- Seizures
If you experience these possible symptoms of a brain tumor, make it a priority to visit your doctor. Only a trained medical professional can accurately diagnose whether or not your symptoms are the result of a brain tumor.
Brain Tumor: More Information
At CTCA we will fight your brain tumor on many fronts using a variety of treatment options. If you would like to learn more about how we can help treat your brain tumor, please follow this link: Brain Tumor Treatment.
