Question 1

what are the symptoms of brain cancer/tumor?

Accepted Answer

Variable: The large majority present with either seizures, headache or personality change.

Question 2

i was wondering what are the signs of brain cancer/tumor?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: The general signs of a brain tumor/cancer are those of mass effect. That is, seizures, headache, motor weakness and speech or language problems (if it is near these areas of the brain). When the tumors get very large, this can lead to problems with thinking/cognition as well as lethargy and coma.

Question 3

has anyone who lived a long time with brain cancer or tumors?

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Yes: Highly malignant primary brain tumors are bad actors and usually cause death within 12-18 months. Some tumors are not malignant and may not be causing symptoms and can be observed while others can be removed with a good chance of long term survival. The behavior and type of each individual tumor is the determining factor.

Question 4

could you tell me what are some brain cancer or tumor symptoms?

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Good question: Symptoms can be varied depending on location, size and tumor. Tumors in the posterior fossa can cause balance, nausea, vomitting, headaches. Tumors in the supratentorial area can cause weakness, seizures, speech, word finding, sensory loss etc.

Question 5

could you tell me what are signs of brain cancer or tumor symptoms?

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Variable: Location and tumor size typically determine how a brain tumor will present.  People can have seizures, headaches or even focal neurologic problems (similar to a stroke) such as blurred vision, weakness or difficulty speaking.

Question 6

when you have brain cancer/tumor, how many different stages are there?

Accepted Answer

Single stage: Primary brain tumors (gliomas) are not staged 1 through 4 like cancers in other parts of the body.  Prognosis has more to do with what type and if it can come out with surgery.

Question 7

how long do the symptoms of brain cancer/tumor last, and how long does it take to diagnois?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms?: If the tumor is small and not pressing on vital areas of the brain, depending on the tumor type, if benign or cancerous, it can be present for a very long time and undiagnosed. 

A very aggressive tumor however, or a tumor that affects an important part of the brain will likely be diagnosed fairly quickly.

Question 8

how is brain tumor different from brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Brain cancer spec: Brain cancer is a specific type of brain tumor.  Brain tumors are graded from grade 1 (benign) to grade 4 (cancer).  Hence, brain cancer is a specific sub-type of brain tumor.

Question 9

how are brain cancer and brain tumor different?

Accepted Answer

Pathology type: Brain tumor is a generic term that includes benign, low grade and malignant brain tumors. Brain cancer refers to the malignant category. When one speaks of a brain cancer, this may be a primary (originating from the brain tissue) or metastatic (originating from cancer outside of the brain). Treatment depends on the type of cancer.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of brain tumor? or brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Headache is a common symptom of brain tumors as are neurological changes including personality changes.

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