There are over 120 different types of brain tumor that exists worldwide. Some of the brain tumors are less dangerous and can be treated with medication and rehabilitation, whereas some require a series of different treatments depending upon their severity. Majorly, there are two types of brain tumors primary and secondary. Primary brain tumor begins in the brain and is confined in the brain only and doesn’t spread to the rest of the body. On the other hand, secondary brain tumors start in other parts of the body such as the spinal cord, lungs, breast, kidney, colon, skin, or blood and then spread to the brain. Secondary or malignant brain tumors are generally dangerous and life-threatening and difficult to treat than primary brain tumors. As primary brain tumors are confined to a place it is easy to remove them and easy to treat as well.
Symptoms:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Back pain
- Memory impairment
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Poor neurological control
- Seizures
- Problem in vision
- The problem in body balance
- Confusion and inability to concentrate
Types of brain cancer
Brainstem gliomas: It is of two types and majorly occurs in children. Focal gliomas grow slowly and are mostly benign and noncancerous which makes them easy to treat. On the other hand, Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) is fast-growing cancer that spreads to the surrounding cells which makes it difficult to treat. The doctor usually uses surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy to treat it.
Medulloblastomas: Medulloblastomas usually form in the cerebellum and cancer in this case grows faster and spreads through the entire CSN through cerebrospinal fluid. It is found in children, the symptoms usually include poor motor control and poor cognitive growth. Children suffering from this have problems in performing basic daily activities such as walking or holding things.
Oligodendrogliomas: Oligodendrogliomas usually develops in the white matter of the brain that plays an integral role in communication between the spinal cord and the brain. The tumors grow in the cortex or any part of the central nervous system. People suffering from Oligodendrogliomas experience symptoms such as headaches, seizures, difficulty in thinking, poor motor control.
Glioblastoma multiforme: It is a grade 4 type of astrocytomas which an aggressive form of cancer that spread very fast. It is prevalent in men between the ages of 50-70 years of age. People suffering from this disease suffer from loss of appetite, blurred vision, headaches, seizures, and terrible mood swings.
Astrocytomas: In this, the tumor originates in the cerebrum. It is found in 4 stages based on the order of their severity stage four is the most dangerous and life-threatening stage of cancer. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most common types of cancer which is a part of astrocytomas. Bhagwan Mahaveer cancer hospital and research center have is among the best neuro cancer hospitals in Jaipur. We have some of the best cancer doctors in Jaipur who are specialized in their respective fields and provide the best cancer treatment in Jaipur. For any query related to brain cancer contact Bhagwan Mahaveer cancer hospital and research center for expert assistance.
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