Brain Cancer Symptoms

Brain cancer is caused by the abnormal division of cells inside the brain.  Symptoms of brain cancer are often due to increased pressure within the skull.  This pressure is caused by the growth of the tumor, swelling of the brain, or the flow of cerebrospinal fluid becoming blocked.

Brain cancer symptoms include:

- Persistent headaches
- Nausea or vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness or balancing difficulty
- Personality/behavioral changes
- Seizures
- Drowsiness

The location of the tumor within the brain determines the symptoms exhibited.  Examples include:

- Cerebrum [Movement/Sensation Section] (weakness/numbness of the body)
- Cerebrum [Language Section] (difficulty talking or understanding words)
- Cerebrum [Front Section] (affects thinking and personality)
- Cerebrum [Back Section] (vision problems)
- Basal Ganglia (abnormal movements or positions of the body)
- Cerebellum (trouble with coordination)
- Cranial Nerves (hearing loss, balance difficulties, trouble swallowing, weakness of facial muscles)

Brain tumors commonly originate within the posterior cranial fossa of children and the anterior section of cerebral hemisphere of adults.  Since the brain controls such a vast amount of functions, other unlisted symptoms may be present.  If you’re experiencing multiple symptoms from the list above, it is recommended to consult your doctor.  Although this doesn’t mean you suffer from brain cancer, early detection will improve your prognosis for recovery.