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A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain or close to your brain.

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They can be benign, non-cancerous, or malignant cancers.

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Designs and symptoms of a brain tumor vary greatly.

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They depend on the brain tumor's size, location, and rate of growth.

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People without cancer can also suffer from these symptoms.

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These are some of them.

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1. Headaches. This is one of the most common symptoms.

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2. Scissors. These are complex chemical changes that take place at nerve cells at our head.

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These lead to a sudden surge of unusual electrical activity.

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They can be alarming when they occur for the first time.

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They range from sudden violent shaking to muscle twitching or limbs shaking.

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3. Nausea and vomiting. These, on their own, are no sign of brain cancer. They are only alarming if they are accompanied by other symptoms.

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4. Behavioral and cognitive problems. These include problems with recent memory, saying inappropriate things as well as inability to concentrate. Other symptoms can be vision and hearing problems.

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problems. There are many types of brain tumors. These are some examples.

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Cleomas. This type of tumor develops in the glial cells, which make up the supportive tissue

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of the brain. It is usually caused by genetic disorders. It can be treated with surgery,

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radiotherapy or chemotherapy. If this type of tumor is diagnosed in advanced

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stages, treatment focuses on improving the quality of life of the patient.

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Craniofaringermas. These are usually found in children, teens or young adults.

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They locate near the base of the brain. Larger tumors can extend in all

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directions. They often distort the optic chiasm or compress the midbrain. They

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can cause the loss of vision and weight gain. Lymphomas. A lymphoma is a rare type

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of cancer which develops in the lymphatic system. It can start in the

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brain or in the spinal cord. It is treated different to other brain tumors.

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Sometimes methotrexate is injected into the fluid around your brain and spinal cord.

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Late effects.

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These are generally determined by which agents are used in the treatment.

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Different chemotherapy treatments have different effects in the patient.

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Surgery late effects.

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This one only affects the areas where the surgery has occurred.

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Surgery near the pituitary gland may affect the production of certain hormones, as well as emotional and behavioral changes.

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Cancer treatments can also lead to other side effects such as dental issues, infertility and hearing loss.

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An example of brain tumor is Litz's case, a 13-year-old who has diagnosed with a craniofaniastoma after several visits to opticians.

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The girl suffered from vision problems and it was diagnosticated with a tumor when she went to the hospital sent by an optician.

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The girl had several surgeries in which her tumor was removed.

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Nowadays she is concern free but has some behavior issues and is quite forgetful.