Brain Tumor: A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Brain tumors can originate in the brain or spread from other parts of the body.
Types of brain tumors:
1. Benign tumors: Slow-growing, non-cancerous, and typically do not spread.
2. Malignant tumors: Cancerous, aggressive, and can invade surrounding brain tissue.
3. First brain tumors: Originate in the brain.
4. Secondary brain tumors: Spread from other parts of the body (metastatic).
Causes and risk factors:
1. Genetics: Family history or inherited conditions.
2. Radiation exposure: Previous radiation therapy.
3. Age: Risk increases with age.
4. Environmental factors: Exposure to chemicals, viruses, or other substances.
Symptoms:
1. Headaches
2. Seizures
3. Nausea and vomiting
4. Confusion or memory loss
5. Vision changes
6. Weakness or numbness
7. Balance or coordination issues
Treatment options:
1. Surgery: Remove the tumor.
2. Radiation therapy: Kill cancer cells.
3. Chemotherapy: Target cancer cells with medication.
4. Targeted therapy: Specific tumor characteristics.
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