Name: All you need to know about Brain Tumors
Uploaded: 2020-01-01T08:00:00+08:00
Description: Brain tumors are critical disorders that should not be ignored.

Question 1

What are the symptoms of brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms can vary depending on type, size and location of tumor. Depending upon the location of a tumor in the brain, it will show an effect on the body function controlled by that specific part of the brain. Headaches are one of the more common symptoms, but having a headache does not always mean the presence of a tumor. Other symptoms include seizures, loss of balance, problems with vision or hearing, problems with memory, problems with walking, and personality changes.

Question 2

How are brain tumors diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Doctors diagnose tumors by first understanding the case history and asking if the patient has any symptoms. If there is suspicion of a tumor, a CT scan or an MRI might be recommended. In case the presence of a tumor is confirmed, a biopsy might need to be done too in order to determine if the tumor is cancerous.

Question 3

What are the different types of brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

As per WHO, there are over 130 types of brain tumors. These are broadly categorized into primary and secondary tumors. Primary tumors originate inside the brain while secondary tumors originate outside and then travel within the brain. Within adults, three types of brain tumors are the most common

Meningiomas - They occur in meninges that are the lining of the brain and are the most common primary brain tumors in adults that fall in the age group of 70 and above. They are usually benign and grow slowly.
Astrocytomas - These are the most common types of brain tumors and fall within the broader category known as Glioma. These tumors occur in the most significant part, cerebrum.
Oligodendrogliomas - These tumors occur in the cells that protect the nerves by making a covering. They grow very slowly and don't spread to the surrounding areas.

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Question 4

Are all tumors cancerous?

Accepted Answer

No, not all brain tumors are cancerous. Brain tumors can either be malignant or benign. Malignant tumors have cancerous cells and are capable of spreading to health brain tissue nearby. Benign tumors, on the other hand, typically do not spread to other areas and issues created by them mostly result from these tumors pressing on certain areas of the brain.

Question 5

What are the grades of brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 grades of brain tumor. Grade 1 tumors grow slowly and are rarely life threatening. As the grade goes up, rate of growth goes up and tumors start becoming deadlier.

Question 6

Is brain tumor curable?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the type and grade of tumor, your doctor will be able to advice whether the tumor is curable or not.

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Question 7

What are the dangers of ignoring brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

Brain tumors are critical disorders that should not be ignored. Malignant tumors can spread to other areas of the brain causing further damage. Benign tumors can also press on other areas and affect the bodily functions controlled by that specific area of the brain. With advances in medicine, doctors are able to treat most tumors these days. It’s advisable to visit a doctor as soon as you see any symptoms.

Question 8

How is brain tumor cured?

Accepted Answer

Treatment for brain tumor varies based on the type, grade and severity of the tumor. Doctors typically use either surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy to cure tumors. Surgery is usually the first option but if the location of the tumor prevents a surgical intervention, a combination of radiation and chemo might be needed. Sometimes, patients might be advised a combination of all three.

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