Term

A brain tumour is the growth of abnormal cells in the brain. Brain tumours can be noncancerous tumours (benign) or cancerous tumours (malignant). Depending upon the severity of the condition, brain tumours are treatable through Surgery, Radiosurgery, Chemotherapy, Targeted Drug Therapy and Radiation therapy; internally directing radiation materials inside the body near the tumour and externally by directing an outsource radiation at the tumour.

Symtoms:

Depending on the type, size, growth rate and location of the tumour, the symptoms include-

• Unexplained headaches or changes in the pattern of headaches
• Difficulty with movement and balance
• Unexplained nausea or vomiting
• Seizures
• Speech issues
• Confusion or behaviour changes
• Blurred vision
• Hearing problems