Doctors say brain cancer is a silent threat, but there are warning signs.
Today (16 Feb. 65), Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services The Ministry of Public Health (MOU) revealed that “brain tumors” are tissues caused by abnormal growth of brain cells. or tissues and glands surrounding area of the brain cause neurological disorders The symptoms will depend on the type, size and location of the tumor, such as weakness in one of the limbs, seizures, behavioral problems, personality, speech, hearing, vision, and memory, and if the tumor is large. Or born in a position that results in increased pressure in the brain press on the cerebral cortex may cause a headache vomiting
Tumors can be divided into two main types: 1. Normal tumors. It is an abnormally growing, slow-growing tumor. not cancer cells can be cured or smaller and there is less chance that the patient will recur after treatment. 2. malignant tumors It is a tumor with abnormal cell growth, i.e. cancer cells, that may begin in the brain area. or occur in other organs and spread into the brain Cancerous tumors grow rapidly, are difficult to control, and have a chance of recurrence after treatment.
Dr. Thanin Wetchapinan, Director of the Institute of Neurology added that The causes of brain tumors differ at different ages. May be caused by genetic abnormalities or mutation of tissue cells Cells that divide and grow abnormally can cause neurological malfunctions. Or it may be caused by cancer cells in other organs. Invade directly or diffuse into the brain through the bloodstream. At present, there is no specific method for preventing brain tumors, but it was found that increasing age exposure to high doses of harmful radiation into the body or a family history of brain tumors It can be a cause and risk factor for brain tumors. There are currently three main approaches to treating brain tumors: surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The doctor will select the appropriate approach for each patient. If the patient has a very small tumor and does not cause abnormal symptoms may choose a method to monitor the symptoms If it is found to increase in size or cause neurological abnormalities therefore gradually start treatment If there are neurological disorders mentioned above. Should rush to see a doctor for early diagnosis and timely treatment.
#Department of Medicine #Institute of Neurology #brain tumor #brain cancer -thank you – February 16, 2022