I have literally seen patients faint at just the mere word
“tumor” and time and time again I have had to explain that there are two
different types of tumors; benign and malignant. Benign tumors are not
cancerous and are common while malignant tumors are more dangerous as they are
cancerous. Whatever the case, I have realized that even with an explanation
most of my patients believe that tumors are just plain bad news. It is a sign
that something is wrong with your cells. Tumors form when the normal cycle of
life for cells becomes disrupted. These are one common symptoms that might
include; Headaches, Nausea, memory
problems, numbness in the limbs. There might be some other reasons why persons
experience these symptoms and the list is by no way exhaustive. To be properly
diagnosed by a trained doctor. Brain tumor is diagnosed based on a number of
tests which includes first and foremost a neurological exam. There might be further
follow ups with an MRI and CT Scan. If you are experiencing one or more of
these symptoms, it doesn’t mean you have a brain tumor but to be certain, a
check-up is highly recommended.
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