Brain Tumours account for 1 in 10 cancer deaths in under 50s in England and Wales. Heartbreakingly, they account for 1 in 3 deaths from cancer in children.
Quite shockingly, only 2% of the national investment in cancer research is allocated to Brain Tumours. This is 5 times less than Leukaemia, which is the cause of death for half as many under 50s compared to Brain Tumours.
Tom Parker – The Wanted Singer has recently been diagnosed with an inoperable stage 4 glioblastoma brain tumour. He suffered a seizure in July 2020 and was put on a waiting list for an MRI scan. Six weeks later he had another, more serious seizure during a family trip to Norwich and was rushed to hospital.
After days of tests, he was diagnosed with cancer. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, his wife was not allowed in the hospital, and he received the news on his own.
It is the most aggressive form of adult brain tumour and is often resistant to treatment
It is believed that the variety of cells in a glioblastoma is one of the reasons it is so hard to treat because current drugs are not able to effectively target all the cell types in the tumour
As with most brain tumours, the cause of glioblastoma is not known
Source: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-diagnosis-treatment/types-of-brain-tumour-adult/glioblastoma/
Brain Tumours occur as a result of the abnormal growth or spread of cells from within the brain or its supporting tissue, which can damage the brain or threaten its function.
They are divided into four classifications. Grades 1 and 2 are low grades or benign tumours which are slower growing and are not usually immediately life threatening, however they can still have a potentially dangerous impact on an individual. In comparison, grades 3 and 4 are high grades or malignant tumours which are aggressive and can spread quickly and are usually a serious threat to life.
The cause has not yet been identified. However, there are some risk factors that have identified such as exposure to radiation of certain pesticide exposure.
There is no evidence to suggest that hitting your head on something, falling and banging your head or being knocked out can cause a brain injury.
The symptoms of a Brain Tumour depend upon which part of the brain is affected. The most common symptoms are caused by an increase in pressure in the skull which is caused by the growth of the tumour.
Symptoms can include:
If a GP suspects the presence of a Brain Tumour, the next step is a referral to a neurologist for further tests.
The only definitive way to establish if a tumour is for an individual to have a CT or MRI scan.
Treatment depends on the type and location of the tumour in the brain, as well as the age and health of the person affected. Possible treatment may include surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
More Information on Brain Tumour Awareness Month can be found at Brain Tumour Research or The Brain Tumour Charity.
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