Question 1

what symptoms does someone with childhood brain tumors have?

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Variable: It depends on where in the brain it is. Early morning vomiting could be one. Depending on the area it is and the function or surrounding structures of the area will determine the symptoms. The brain in divided into different areas  and the symptoms will relate to it.

Question 2

i want to know my options for treating childhood brain tumors?

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Depends: There are a number of different types of tumors, requiring different therapies or combinations of therapies. They include surgery, radiation and chemotherapeutic regimes. Some grow so slowly, they are simply watched over time. And some unfortunately are incurable. If you need more specifics, you need to consult your doctor.

Question 3

are there good alternative therapies for childhood brain tumors?

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There Are None: There are a number of different types of tumors, requiring different therapies or combinations of therapies. They include surgery, radiation and chemotherapeutic regimes. Some grow so slowly, they are simply watched over time. And some unfortunately are incurable. If you need more specifics, you need to consult your doctor.Alternative therapies, such as holisti, chiropractic do not cure at all.

Question 4

what sort of disease is a childhood brain tumor?

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Varies: A tumor or growth, involving the brain during childhood. Can be malignant (cancerous) or benign. Almost always serious due to the brain being involved. Modern surgery , chemotherapy and radiation therapy can treat effectively in many of the cases.

Question 5

can having a brain tumor during childhood cause a mental disorder later on in life?

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Possibly: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 6

what number of adult survivors of childhood cancerous brain tumors are there alive today?

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Many: There are many different types of brain tumors that occur in the pediatric population, each with a different prognosis. Overall, greater than 70% of of childhood brain tumor patients are alive 5 years after their diagnosis. For more information, see

http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/childbrain/healthprofessional/page1/allpages.

Question 7

what are the signs of brain tumor?

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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 8

what are some warning signs of a brain tumor ?

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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 9

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 10

what are the signs of migraines or brain tumors?

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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.

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