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A brain tumor is an abnormal cell growth in the brain that can be:
Benign (non-cancerous)
Malignant (cancerous)
Primary (originating in the brain)
Metastatic (spread from other organs)
✔ Persistent headaches (worsening over time)
✔ Seizures (especially new-onset in adults)
✔ Vision/speech problems
✔ Personality or cognitive changes
✔ Nausea/vomiting (often morning)
✔ Balance/coordination issues
Neurological exam (reflexes, coordination, senses)
MRI with contrast (gold standard imaging)
CT scan (for emergency evaluation)
Biopsy (tissue analysis for tumor type)
Advanced tests: PET scan, molecular profiling
Craniotomy (tumor removal)
Awake brain surgery (for eloquent areas)
Minimally invasive techniques (neuroendoscopy)
Stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife)
Proton beam therapy
Whole-brain radiation (for metastases)
Chemotherapy (oral/IV)
Targeted drug therapy
Immunotherapy (emerging treatments)
✅ Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT)
✅ Tumor-treating fields (Optune)
✅ Precision medicine (genomic testing)
✅ Clinical trials (novel therapies)
Cognitive therapy (memory/thinking skills)
Physical therapy (balance/mobility)
Speech therapy (communication)
Emotional support (counseling)
Consult a neuro-oncologist or neurosurgeon if experiencing:
New, persistent neurological symptoms
Sudden seizure without history
Worsening headaches with vomiting