Today I participated in the 3rd annual Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor in finding a cure in Downtown Cincinnati along with survivors, caregivers, family members, brain tumor specialists and other caring members of our community.
In April 2012, my cousin Jamie Isome (semi pro football player #44) passed away from a Brain Tumor. Its VERY important to know your status when it comes to your health!
-
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/408297_10151269619185625_732689916_n.jpg” height=”403″ width=”403″ />
Possible Signs of a Brain Tumor
- Headaches (usually worse in the morning)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Changes in speech, vision, or hearing
- Problems balancing or walking
- Changes in mood, personality, or ability to concentrate
- Problems with memory
- Muscle jerking or twitching (seizures or convulsions)
- Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
Most often, these symptoms are not due to a brain tumor. Another health problem could cause them. If you have any of these symptoms, you should tell your doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated.
Diagnosed
*Neurologic exam
*CT Scan
*Angiogram
*MRI
*Spinal tap
*Biopsy
Treatment
- The type and grade of brain tumor
- Its location in the brain
- Its size
- Your age and general health
Taking Part in Research
Cancer research has led to real progress in the detection and treatment of brain tumors. Continuing research offers hope that in the future even more people with brain tumors will be treated successfully.
Doctors are trying to find better ways to care for adults and children with brain tumors. They are testing new drugs and combining drugs with radiation therapy. They are also studying how drugs may reduce the side effects of treatment.
Rather its brain cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, any cancer its important to pay VERY close attention to your body and signs it may give. Get checked regularly! KNOW YOUR HEALTH!
for more information go to WebMD/brain tumor
