Monday, June 04, 2012

Brain tumor - primary - adults

Table of Contents


Support Groups

For additional information, see cancer resources.


Expectations (prognosis)


Complications
  • Brain herniation (often fatal)
    • Uncal herniation
    • Foramen magnum herniation
  • Loss of ability to interact or function
  • Permanent, worsening, and severe loss of brain function
  • Return of tumor growth
  • Side effects of medications, including chemotherapy
  • Side effects of radiation treatments

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you develop any new, persistent headaches or other symptoms of a brain tumor.

Call your provider or go to the emergency room if you start having seizures, or suddenly develop stupor (reduced alertness), vision changes, or speech changes.


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Review Date: 11/23/2010
Reviewed By: Todd Gersten, M.D., Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)