Question 1

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 2

giving a ct scan to look at the brain, but how long do the symptoms of brain cancer/tumor last, and how long does it take to diagnose?

Accepted Answer

Depends on pathology: Symptoms of a brain tumor depend on the pathology. Once present expect the deficit to last until the tumor is treated.

Question 3

how long does it take for a contrast head ct to cause brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: Contrast enhanced ct scans are not a risk for brain cancer.  In fact more tumors have been cured by finding them early with ct scans and mris than have ever been caused.  There was a scare with ct angiograms at one time because a few machines gave large doses of radiation.  For the most part, this is no longer the case.

Question 4

how fast can brain cancer grow?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are many types of brain tumors. Some grow very slowly over many years, and some grow very, very rapidly. It really depends upon the type of brain tumor.

Question 5

how do you take care of a brain cancer patient?

Accepted Answer

Multimodality: Depending on the specifics of the case, primary cancers of the brain are treated with combination therapy including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Question 6

how many chemotherapy treatment dose it take brain cancer to be done with the treatment

Accepted Answer

As many as needed: There is no single answer, dose and duration depends type of chemo therapeutic  agent and type of tumor.

Question 7

chronic headaches. 8 weeks.with me all day. not horrible but at times worse dont respond much to meds.100mg losartin i take.seem to be clenching a lot. but i always have.feel out of it at times. do i have brain cancer? they go away when i eat. help?

Accepted Answer

: If your blood pressure is under control with losartan, i.e. less than 130/80 most of the time, you need to see a neurologist for this headache. You will likely need either a CT or MRI of the brain because of your age. If your blood pressure is too high, give example above 160/90 most of the time, you need to have BP med adjusted then go from there. Take care and good luck.

Question 8

would 2 head ct scans within only two or three months of each other at my age i'm 17 cause brain cancer and how long would it take to develop?

Accepted Answer

Do not worry: While there is radiation exposure with CT scans, two head CTs are not going to give you brain cancer. You can do more for your health by refraining from tobacco and alcohol than worrying about these CTs.

Question 9

i have jumbled words and poor short erm memory also horrible fatigue. i sleep plenty exercise and take naps. brain cancer in family? brain scan ??

Accepted Answer

Cognitive issues: need to be assessed by your doc who may refer you to a neurologist.  After diagnosis a neuropsychologist can test you and let you know what to do to help the situation.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

headaches for weeks. i thought it was the 100 mg of losartin i take. not sure. headaches are mild to semi bad and are pretty constant all day. i also have been clenching teeth. i take 10mg of lexapro also. concerned its brain cancer. im 52?

Accepted Answer

: It is unlikely that your headaches are due to brain cancer, but any time a new symptom develops that is persistent, it should be evaluated. I would recommend that you see your primary care doctor or set up a new consult on healthtap for your initial evaluation. Good luck.

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Chronic headaches. 8 weeks.with me all day. not horrible but at times worse dont respond much to meds.100mg losartin i take.seem to be clenching a lot. but i always have.feel out of it at times. do i have brain cancer? they go away when i eat. help?

A member asked:

Would 2 head ct scans within only two or three months of each other at my age i'm 17 cause brain cancer and how long would it take to develop?

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I have jumbled words and poor short erm memory also horrible fatigue. i sleep plenty exercise and take naps. brain cancer in family? brain scan ??

A member asked:

Headaches for weeks. i thought it was the 100 mg of losartin i take. not sure. headaches are mild to semi bad and are pretty constant all day. i also have been clenching teeth. i take 10mg of lexapro also. concerned its brain cancer. im 52?

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