A 45-year-old member asked:
how much time does it take for brain cancer/tumor to form?
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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered
17 years experience Family Medicine
Depends.: Some tumors are very aggressive and have a life expectancy of less than 9 months. Some are slower to grow. Early detection helps out for better treatment. Most people have some type of neurological symptoms that hints doctors to look for them.
Answered on Sep 14, 2019
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Jacobs answered
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Depends on pathology: Symptoms of a brain tumor depend on the pathology. Once present expect the deficit to last until the tumor is treated.
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