Thema: Presse: Brain Tumor Symptoms Remain Obscure
Presse: Brain Tumor Symptoms Remain Obscure
Andrea[a]
21.06.2004 23:45:08
Brain Tumor Symptoms Remain Obscure
One of NJ's Premier Neurosurgery Firms Provides Insight on National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Brain Tumors are the second leading cause of cancer death in children under age 15 and young adults to age 34; early detection is key. "The most important thing you can do when it comes to brain tumor awareness is to educate yourself," states Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists neurosurgeon, Dr. Brian Beyerl, who has extensive experience in the management of brain tumors. "The symptoms that are associated with brain tumors are very general. If you think the symptoms you have are brain-tumor related, do not panic. Make an appointment to see your regular physician and move forward from this point. The best thing to do for yourself is to investigate anything unusual that you may be feeling."
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS), a sub-specialized neurosurgery firm located in Morristown, NJ, offer state-of-the-art treatment for adult or pediatric patients with any nervous system tumor. Below, ANS President, Dr. Edward Zampella, discusses the signs and symptoms of possible brain tumors and the importance of screening to help with early detection.
RECOGNIZING THE SYMPTOMS
Ø HEADACHES: These types of headaches occur primarily in the morning and are severe in nature.
Ø SEIZURES: Seizures occur in between 15% and 95% of patients. Seizures are a sign only to those that don't normally suffer from them.
Ø SPEECH DISTURBANCE: Difficulty in communicating with others including problems speaking, reading, writing and recognizing the names of objects.
Ø VISION PROBLEMS: Vision problems occur in 25% of patients. Eye care professionals can recognize signs of increased intracranial pressure.
Ø BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE PROBLEMS: You may experience problems with short-term memory, lack of concentration, and inability to find the right words.
Ø NAUSEA OR VOMITTING: Nausea and/or vomiting are symptoms that are more likely to point towards a brain tumor when accompanied with the other symptoms mentioned above.
IMPORTANT SCREENING INFORMATION
Ø MRI screening is the best method for detecting brain tumors.
Ø An MRI can detect a tumor when it is only the size of a pea.
Ø Make an MRI part of your yearly exam.
Ø Brain scans are quick (usually lasting under ten minutes).
Ø Brain scans are non-invasive, pain-free, and emit no radiation.
DID YOU KNOW?
Ø Early detection and treatment of primary tumors may prevent some metastatic brain tumors from occurring.
Ø Almost half of all brain tumors are not cancerous (benign), slow growing, and respond well to treatment.
Ø If a patient is diagnosed with a brain tumor a treatment plan can be designed to fit their individual needs and lifestyle.
Ø Most patients do not get their first MRI until they are already experiencing symptoms.
Brain tumors can be effectively treated. "Many of the tumors of the nervous system can be cured by surgery alone," states Dr. Zampella. "Although malignant (or cancerous) tumors often require surgery, as well as chemotherapy and radiation, recent innovations
in all three of these treatment modalities have allowed even patients with the most malignant high grade gliomas (glioblastoma) to live longer with extended symptom-free intervals."
Morristown, NJ,2004. (HealthNewsDigest)
One of NJ's Premier Neurosurgery Firms Provides Insight on National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Brain Tumors are the second leading cause of cancer death in children under age 15 and young adults to age 34; early detection is key. "The most important thing you can do when it comes to brain tumor awareness is to educate yourself," states Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists neurosurgeon, Dr. Brian Beyerl, who has extensive experience in the management of brain tumors. "The symptoms that are associated with brain tumors are very general. If you think the symptoms you have are brain-tumor related, do not panic. Make an appointment to see your regular physician and move forward from this point. The best thing to do for yourself is to investigate anything unusual that you may be feeling."
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS), a sub-specialized neurosurgery firm located in Morristown, NJ, offer state-of-the-art treatment for adult or pediatric patients with any nervous system tumor. Below, ANS President, Dr. Edward Zampella, discusses the signs and symptoms of possible brain tumors and the importance of screening to help with early detection.
RECOGNIZING THE SYMPTOMS
Ø HEADACHES: These types of headaches occur primarily in the morning and are severe in nature.
Ø SEIZURES: Seizures occur in between 15% and 95% of patients. Seizures are a sign only to those that don't normally suffer from them.
Ø SPEECH DISTURBANCE: Difficulty in communicating with others including problems speaking, reading, writing and recognizing the names of objects.
Ø VISION PROBLEMS: Vision problems occur in 25% of patients. Eye care professionals can recognize signs of increased intracranial pressure.
Ø BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE PROBLEMS: You may experience problems with short-term memory, lack of concentration, and inability to find the right words.
Ø NAUSEA OR VOMITTING: Nausea and/or vomiting are symptoms that are more likely to point towards a brain tumor when accompanied with the other symptoms mentioned above.
IMPORTANT SCREENING INFORMATION
Ø MRI screening is the best method for detecting brain tumors.
Ø An MRI can detect a tumor when it is only the size of a pea.
Ø Make an MRI part of your yearly exam.
Ø Brain scans are quick (usually lasting under ten minutes).
Ø Brain scans are non-invasive, pain-free, and emit no radiation.
DID YOU KNOW?
Ø Early detection and treatment of primary tumors may prevent some metastatic brain tumors from occurring.
Ø Almost half of all brain tumors are not cancerous (benign), slow growing, and respond well to treatment.
Ø If a patient is diagnosed with a brain tumor a treatment plan can be designed to fit their individual needs and lifestyle.
Ø Most patients do not get their first MRI until they are already experiencing symptoms.
Brain tumors can be effectively treated. "Many of the tumors of the nervous system can be cured by surgery alone," states Dr. Zampella. "Although malignant (or cancerous) tumors often require surgery, as well as chemotherapy and radiation, recent innovations
in all three of these treatment modalities have allowed even patients with the most malignant high grade gliomas (glioblastoma) to live longer with extended symptom-free intervals."
Morristown, NJ,2004. (HealthNewsDigest)
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