Early Detection of Brain Cancer: Importance of Recognizing Warning Signs

The ability to detect a tumor earlier, when it is smaller, is very important. This is because it reduces the probability of surgery and treatment, which can improve the prognosis for many patients. 

When it comes to early detection, recognizing the warning signs or symptoms is key. Symptoms vary from person to person, but they can also depend on how fast the brain tumor grows. Different parts of the brain control different functions, so brain tumor symptoms can also vary depending on the tumor’s location. 

Some symptoms of Brain Cancer:

• Headaches
• May worsen with activity.
• Can be worse at different times during the day.
• Seizures. 
• People may experience different types of seizures. If you are experiencing any kind of seizure, speak with your doctor as soon as possible.
• Personality or memory changes
• This includes changes in judgment, including loss of initiative and sluggishness.
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue
• This can also include difficulty swallowing, facial weakness or numbness.
• Drowsiness or trouble sleeping
• Memory problems
• Changes in speech, hearing, memory, or emotional state, such as aggressiveness or trouble understanding and/or retrieving words
  

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, make an appointment with us.