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A brain tumor occurs whenabnormal cells form within the
brain.
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Tumor is a mass of tissue that's formed by anaccumulation of abnormal cells.Normally, the cells in your body age, die, and arereplaced by new cells.
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The human brain is the main organ of the humancentral nervous system.It is the command center for the human nervoussystem.
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The abnormal growth and division of brain cellsleads to brain tumor.
Brain tumor can be Benign Malignant
- Primary - Secondary
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Cause of Brain tumorExact cause of brain tumor is still mystery but certainfactors may lead to the chance of brain tumor
Family history of brain tumorsPeople exposed to ionizing radiation fromhigh dose x-raysover-exposure to chemicals
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Risk factorsYour age : Increase in age may increase riskof brain tumor.Exposure to radiation : People who havebeen exposed to a type of radiation calledionizing radiation have an increased risk ofbrain tumor.Family history of brain tumors Hair dye
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Symptoms of Brain Tumorsymptoms may vary greatly it depend on the brain
tumor's size, location and rate of growth.
Speech difficulties
Difficulty with balance
Unexplained nausea or vomiting
Hearing problems
Vision problems
Confusion in everyday matters
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Treatment for Brain TumorTreatment for brain tumor may vary it depend on the
brain tumor's size,location and it's type.
Surgery
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
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Surgery
Surgery is the initial treatment for most tumors. It is
often the preferred when a tumor can be removed
without any unnecessary risk of neurological
damage.
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Radiotherapy
Here High-power rays are used in radiotherapy.It either damage cancer cells/tumor tissue or stop theirgrowth.
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Chemotherapy
Combination or single drugs are given either orally or byinjection to kill cancer cells. The goals of chemotherapy are to stop tumor growth byrendering.
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Brain Tumor Treatment In Chennai
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