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Brain cancer is a type of malignant brain tumor that affects the brain’s normal functioning. The tumor growth can originate from the brain cells( primary brain cancer) or spread from other body locations into the brain (secondary brain cancer) like lungs, breast, colon, etc.
Brain and central nervous system
There is no specific reason for brain cancer. However, some factors that could trigger brain cancer include;
Please note all these symptoms also occur in other health conditions; therefore, it's always best to consult a doctor and get the diagnosis after taking the specific tests.
There are different treatments available to treat brain cancer after considering age, stage, and type of tumor, and some of them are mentioned below.
Partial or complete surgical removal of cancerous growth is done to treat brain cancer, especially in small benign tumors. Standard surgical procedures include craniotomy, stereotactic biopsy, radiosurgery using Gamma knife.
When surgical removal is not possible, radiotherapy is used to shrink the cancerous growth in the brain.
Single or combination of anti-cancer drugs is given to destroy the cancer cells. It can be provided in multiple cycles, with intermittent monitoring to check the effect of treatment on cancer cells.
It is under trial and is effective against certain types of brain cancers.
Brain cancer is classified into four stages or grades, depending upon whether they are benign or malignant. Grade I and II are benign forms of brain cancer, and grade III and IV are malignant forms of brain cancer.
It is the initial stage in which the brain cells are benign and look like normal ones.
The cells change shape and size, resembling the normal brain cells less and less.
The cells become abnormal and spread to other parts of the brain and surrounding areas.
The cells become malignant and spread rapidly.
After the medical history and neurological examination, the doctor specifies various tests to diagnose the brain cancer, which include:
Various imaging tests like CT scans, MRI, and PET scans are conducted to picture the cancerous growth and location inside the brain.
It can be done as a part of the operation or before that to determine whether the cancerous or tumorous growth is benign or malignant.
There is no specific way to prevent brain cancer. However, early diagnosis can help control its spread across various regions and have better management.
Brain tumor
The symptoms of brain cancer resemble various other common conditions like migraines, clustering headaches, subdural hematomas, encephalitis, etc. It is always recommended to check with your doctor for final diagnosis and timely treatment.
The expected prognosis of brain cancer depends on age, grade, type of tumor, and genetic mutation. Certain brain cancers like medulloblastoma have a better prognosis with timely diagnosis and treatment. However, glioblastoma multiforme, a grade IV brain cancer, has an aggressive spread and is often fatal.
Brain cancer, if left untreated, multiples and destroys the brain cells. Both types of cancers (primary and secondary), as they grow, cause damage to the neural pathways and neural tissue of the brain. The growing tumor puts pressure on the nerves and other parts and causes disruption of various normal functions.
The cancerous cells are abnormal masses that are unable to perform their normal functions. These cells grow abnormally to big size and push the normal cells and damage the nerves, which causes various secondary symptoms.
Brain cancer is an aggressive form of cancer, especially if it is malignant. It can be fatal or may cause various complications like permanent brain damage affecting body movements (paralysis) and cognitive impairment, if not treated timely. The possible complication after the treatment of brain cancer are recurrence of cancer, coma or impairment of various body functions.
If you are facing any similar signs or symptoms please contact the BLK-Max team to schedule an appointment at : +91-11-30403040
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