What All People With A Brain Tumour Want Known

Came across this article recently and thought I'd share because I am sure we can all relate to many of the comments: It's called "Lost & Found: What Brain Injury Survivors Want You to Know":

http://www.brainline.org/content/2011/07/lost-found-what-brain-injury-survivors-want-you-to-know.html

Have a great day!

Interesting

Looks like something worth watching and hopefully it will generate more interest and awareness. Missed last night unfortunately but will certainly watch next week:
http://www.channel5.com/shows/brain-hospital-saving-lives/articles/about-the-show#comments

New weekly show from Liverpool's Walton Centre.
The series follows some of its most impressive, groundbreaking surgical stories through the stories of the patients, each of whom suffers from a different neurological condition.

"The brain is the bit that makes you, you," says neurosurgeon Andrew Brodbelt. But what happens when something goes wrong with it?

Look Out For Brain Tumour Symptoms!

I would welcome any comments on a recent post that was reported in the Huffington Post, UK, in January.

The article was about a 18 year old student who was suffering incredible migraines which were so debilitating that she was experiencing problems with her mobility functions i.e. she was having a problems walking and cutting up food.

The migraines became so severe on several occasions that she attended her local hospital only to be told that her headaches were probably the result of study stress, partying too hard or simply being homesick!

After 2 months of repeated visits and increasing problems a golf ball sized tumour was discovered and this female student was finally diagnosed with medulloblastoma - a malignant primary brain tumour.

This young lady had emergency surgery, followed by chemo and radiotherapy. She knew something was very wrong with her body but was having a devil of a time convincing others because of her presumed lifestyle.

Interestingly, the Teenage Cancer Trust also recently revealed stats showing that a quarter of young people who visited GPs with un-diagnosed cancer had to return four times or more before their symptoms were taken seriously.

The Trust's researchers said their findings highlight "the serious issue of delayed diagnosis" in the age group.

Meningioma Brain Tumor Symptoms

One of my friends half-jokingly estimated that brain tumour symptoms account for far more medical problems than actual brain tumours. As a neurologist, he was referring to the volume of patients who come in afraid for their lives as soon as they get what they think is a symptom of brain tumours. The problem is that almost any complaint, from a headache to partial paralysis of the body and beyond, can be a brain tumour symptom.

Nonetheless, there are many brain tumours symptoms, he explained, that should cause concern. If, for example, you suddenly start to have chronic and unexplained headaches, it is a good idea to see a neurologist. Although there are many things that can cause severe headaches besides tumours, still, they are one of the most common of brain tumour symptoms. Out of all the things that cause headaches, brain tumours rank towards the low end, so you do not need to panic. Nonetheless, it is always better to be safe than sorry. A neurologist appointment will calm your fears, and help you to get rid of your headaches.

Paralysis, trouble swallowing, troubled vision, seizure or other problems like that are much more common as brain tumour symptoms. You see, a tumour can affect any area of the brain. Usually when it does, it will cause some kind of functional impairment. That means that if you are suffering from brain tumour symptoms, you will not be able to do something that you could do before. Perhaps you will have trouble recalling things all of a sudden. Perhaps you will have trouble speaking. Perhaps you will have trouble moving your body. No matter what the issue, all of these can be signs of brain tumour symptoms. And even if they are not symptoms of brain tumours, they are obviously serious enough problems that you should go and seek medical attention.

The thing about brain tumours is that they do have a way of making their presence known. Brain tumour symptoms are generally things that are severe enough that you would go to a doctor anyway. You don't need to worry about brain tumours per se. You just need to be willing to go to a doctor when you start to feel bad, sick, or abnormal. All the studies indicate that, whether it is brain tumours, cancer, or flu, early diagnosis can be a great big help. Make sure that you get treated as soon as possible if you feel unhealthy or have abnormal symptoms. Listen to your body!

For more facts and information on my meningioma brain tumour symptoms, visit:

http://www.mybraintumour.com