world brain tumor day

World Brain Tumor day 2024: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment

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World Brain Tumor day 2024: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment

Brain tumours are referred to as abnormal growths of cells within or surrounding the brain. These growths can exert pressure on surrounding tissues, nerves, and blood vessels, potentially affecting brain function and overall health. Primary brain tumours have their origin within the brain, while secondary tumours metastasise from cancers elsewhere in the body. India Today … Read more

World Brain Tumor Day: Tumors of the Brain must not be neglected during the pandemic

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World Brain Tumor Day: Tumors of the Brain must not be neglected during the pandemic

Surgery can be endoscopic or minimally invasive as required with the use of microscope for better visibility. By Dr. Anandh Balasubramaniam,  Brain tumors are common tumors in children and less common in adults and they could be benign (ordinary tumors or non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). They usually are silent till they grow in size to … Read more