Question 1

can someone survive having brain cancer - did sen kennedy have late stage?

Accepted Answer

Cure is rare: Unfortunately most of the primary brain tumors are malignant , cure is rare.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of brain cancer/tumor?

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

Question 3

what are symptoms for brain cancer in children?

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Varies: Headache, nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, personality changes, are all possible.  It often depends where in the brain the tumor is located.

Question 4

what are some possible symptoms of brain cancer in teens?

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Many: Balance disturbance, gait  changes,  vision changes, new onset headache , personality , mood changes, memor changes, unexplaunable decline in behavior or school performance all warrant evaluation

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 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

are localized headaches a relatively common symptom of brain cancer? what tests are needed to figure out what it is?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: A localized headache is more likely to be due to cause in the scalp. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/brain-tumor/ds00281.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Headache: Headache, memory loss, weakness, seizures.

Question 10

what are symptoms of brain cancer?

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Brain tumors in: Children are most common in the posterior fossa (cerebellum), and cause pressure leding to vomiting and head ache.  Kids can also become clummsy, and sometimes bang their heads in pain. If old enough to walk, may stop walking, stagger, limp, nd change handedness, or neglect one side. Fortunately, children brain tumors are more curable than adults.

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