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Kennedy's Seizure First Link to Brain Tumor Diagnosis by A. Brewster S. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 30 Oct 2008 3:24pm When I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, a seizure was my first sign as well. Often, this is the way they present themselves. I was very lucky, in that, my tumor was a benign meningioma. Kennedy's is a malignant brain tumor--one of the most aggressive types. Much lies before him- I wish him strength and good thoughts! Read on »

Relatives of people with brain tumors at higher risk for developing the same type of tumor by Kathlyn S. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 5:07pm A new study by researchers at the University of Utah found that people with a family history of cancerous brain tumors appear to be at higher risk of developing the same kind of tumors compared to people with no such family history. The researchers reviewed the medical records of 1,401 people from Utah with primary brain tumors -- either Read on »

Signs & Symptoms of Brain Tumors by Docs Orders Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of some of the common signs and symptoms of Brain Tumors: Altered ability to learn Decreased concentration Dizziness Double vision Frequent headache... Vision problems Vomiting Walking difficulty Of course, these are just some of the common symptoms of Brain Tumors. You can connect with experts and other people who have Read on »

GLIOBLASTOMA – A DEADLY BRAIN TUMOR by Stephanie S. Jewett Posted Mon 03 May 2010 9:21am loss, visual loss, aphasia and others. Seizures are a presenting symptom in approximately 20% of patients with supratentorial brain tumors. A neurologic evaluation should... Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is by far the most common and most malignant of the glial tumors. Attention was recently drawn to this form of brain cancer when Read on »

Sharing the Brain Tumors by Olivia Hernandez Patient Expert

Posted Thu 28 May 2009 11:46pm I am the only one in my family who is allowed to have a brain tumor. I have 5, that is more than enough for the 4 of us. Over the last 6 months my husband Paul has been... a brain tumor, a pituitary adenoma is one of the most common and easily treatable when caught early. Paul's has been caught so early that they underlined tiny on his MRI report Read on »

Avoid Brain Tumors by avoiding Equal by Marie L. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 08 Dec 2009 2:19pm complications related to brain tumors, I distinctly remember reading about Tim's fondness for diet Coke; according to one close friend, Tim was addicted to the stuff - he always seemed to have a can in hand. When I began private practice a year later, within a few months, I encountered three patients who had brain tumors and drank several diet sodas a day Read on »

May is Brain Tumor Awareness M ... by Jen Patient Expert

Posted Sun 02 May 2010 3:46pm May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month! Owen was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, which is an aggressive tumor of the brain and spine. Read on »

Drugs for Brain Tumors by Be Well Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat Brain Tumors: Carmustine Gleevec Gliadel Lomustine Temodar Temozolomide These are just some of the drugs and medications that are often used to treat Brain Tumors.If you're interested in finding more information, tips, news and videos about Brain Tumors, go Read on »

Treatments for Brain Tumors by Disease Fighter Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of treatments and procedures that are commonly used to treat Brain Tumors: Craniotomy Neurosurgery Radiation Therapy Radiosurgery Stereotactic Radiosurgery These are just some of the treatments and procedures that are used to treat Brain Tumors. You can connect with experts and other people who have Brain Tumorsin Read on »

Tests & Diagnostics for Brain Tumors by Med RX Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of some of the common tests and diagnostics for Brain Tumors: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Stereotactic Biopsy Of course, these are just some of the common tests and diagnostics for Brain Tumors. You can connect with experts and other people who have Brain Tumorsin the Wellsphere communities. If you're interested in finding Read on »