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A 61-year-old male asked:

I have pressure in my head especially when i stand up, i have head twitches (tics) and forgetfulness. is this brain cancer?

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Dr. Charles Gordonanswered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

No: But you may have a tic disorder. There are plenty of neurological disorders other than brain cancer. See a neurologist.

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