Question 1

any new meds or treatments for astrocytic brain tumors?

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Clinical trials: There are several new meds that are in clinical trials for the highest grade astrocytic brain tumors (gbm). The rtog groups run several clinical trials testing out different medications. There are also some multicenter trials for vaccines against the gbm. Finally, novocure is a recently fda approved option for the treatment of recurrent high grade astrocytic tumors. It uses electric field therapy.

Question 2

what are the signs of brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Some brain tumors are located in the frontal area and are almost clinically silent until size increases.  Some early on may cause focal weakness, which looks like a stroke.  Headaches, nausea, vomiting, visual blurring, and double vision can occur as size increases. Many tumors, though, may be picked up on routine MRI films.  Some tumors start in lung or kidney and metastasize to brain.

Question 3

what are some warning signs of a brain tumor ?

Accepted Answer

Talking to Doctors: There are no 'warning signs'.  It is always better to be specific about your own symptoms when asking doctors for help. Ambiguous and generalities are never a way to get good valid medical advice about your specific concerns.

Question 4

what are the signs when you get a brain tumor?

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Likely subtle: Until the tumor enlarges, may be very asymptomatic.  Presenting signs of mass effect may involve seizures, spells like transient vascular events, gradual focal weakness, or numbness, gait imbalance or incoordination, blurring of vision, dizziness, even headaches out of the blue.

Question 5

what are the signs of migraines or brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: migraines classically cause pulsatile (pounding) headaches. Sensitivity to light and sound are also associated with migraine headaches. Sometimes nausea. Brain tumors can also cause headaches, nausea, vomiting. They can also be completely asymptomatic until they grow large enough to cause symptoms. In general, persistent unexplained headaches warrant further evaluation. See a neurologist.

Question 6

what are the most telling signs of a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Slow progessive loss: Slow progessive loss of function with a focal headache is the most common story, but many tumors can be quite silent-producing little overt symptoms. A history of cancer in the lung or colon can be suggestive-not definite though.Seizures can also be the first symptom of certain tumors, especially in a middle aged adult.

Question 7

could you tell me what are signs of a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The signs and symptoms of a brain tumor depend on the location, size, and type of tumor. Some of the general signs and symptoms include: weakness, seizures, blurred or double vision, headaches, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, trouble with gait, trouble with coordination, hearing problems.

Question 8

i was wondering what are some signs of a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Size and location: There are tumors that are specifically attached to the nearing apparatus-leads to loss of hearing. There are tumors that are general and diffuse. Their symptoms are related to compression of surrounding structures. This can lead to headache, changes in vision, seizures, trouble with thinking or memory, weakness or numbness.

Question 9

what are the signs of brain tumor because i think i have it?

Accepted Answer

There are: potentially many symptoms that a brain tumor could cause, depending on its size and location in the brain.  What are your specific symptoms?  If you are having headaches, there are  more common causes than brain tumor.  If you are worried, you should see your doctor and get evaluated.

Question 10

can you describe the initial signs that you have a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Confusion,: Dizziness, memory loss, slurred speech, loss of balance, weakness on one side of the body, seizures or blurred or double vision could signal a stroke or brain tumor, so always demand prompt medical action in those circumstances. Isolated headache is rarely caused by brain tumors.

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