brain Tumour, A tumor is the growth of cells in any part of the body. Similarly, tumors that grow in the brain are known as brain tumors. These can occur in brain tissue or near brain tissue. These nearby locations include the nerves, pituitary gland, pineal gland, and the membranes covering the surface of the brain. Tumors that begin in the brain are known as primary brain tumors. On the other hand, when a cancerous brain tumor spreads to the brain from other parts of the body, it is known as a secondary brain tumor or metastatic brain tumor.

Brain tumor survival rates depend on several factors. Reports indicate that the overall 5-year survival rate, or the percentage of patients who are alive 5 years after diagnosis, for all types of primary brain tumors is approximately 36%. However, this figure is higher at approximately 70% in patients 40 years of age and younger.

Additionally, the 5-year survival rate for meningiomas (usually benign tumors that develop on the meninges, the protective layer around the brain) is about 85%, while the 5-year survival rate for glioblastomas (a type of aggressive brain tumor) is about 5%.

One of the most important factors that help determine survival rates is the time of detection. When you are diagnosed early and receive prompt treatment, it helps increase the chances of survival. Similarly, recognizing the early signs and symptoms of a brain tumor can help in early detection.

Signs and Symptoms of Brain Tumor

Brain tumor symptoms depend on the size and location of the brain tumor. Here, take a look at some of the early signs and symptoms of a brain tumor, according to the Mayo Clinic.

• Headaches or pressure in the head that get worse in the morning
• headaches that happen more often and seem more severe
• headaches that are sometimes described as tension headaches or migraines
• nausea or vomiting
• eye problems, such as blurred vision or double vision
• Loss of sensation or movement in an arm or leg
• Trouble with balance
• Speech problems
• feeling very tired
• Confusion in everyday matters
• Memory problems
• having trouble following simple commands
• changes in personality or behavior
• seizures, especially if there is no history of seizures
• hearing problems
• Dizziness or a feeling like the world is spinning, also called vertigo
• Feeling very hungry and gaining weight.

Not all brain tumors are cancerous and their symptoms develop slowly. Noncancerous brain tumors are also called benign brain tumors. They may cause subtle symptoms that you may not notice at first. The symptoms may get worse over months or years. Cancerous brain tumors, on the other hand, cause symptoms that may get worse quickly. Cancerous brain tumors are also called brain cancer or malignant brain tumors.

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