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description
A cancerous or non-cancerous mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain.
Tumours can start in the brain, or cancer elsewhere in the body can spread to the brain.
Common
More than 1 million cases per year (India)
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
symptoms
Headache: can be acute or persistentMuscular: difficulty walking, instability, muscle weakness, problems with coordination, weakness of one side of the body, or weakness of the arms and legsWhole body: dizziness, fatigue, or vertigoGastrointestinal: nausea or vomitingSensory: pins and needles or reduced sensation of touch
Treatment
Treatment depends on stage
Treatment depends on stageTreatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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