What are the brain cancer symptoms?

Thank you for asking the question about symptoms of brain cancer.
Brain tumor usually produce symptoms due to occupying the space and putting pressure on adjacent structures.
Symptoms may range from headache to stroke.
Symptoms will vary according to the position of the tumor.
As different part of brain control different functions, so symptoms will vary according to the position of tumor.
A tumor can result in increase in pressure, it can shift the brain to one side or press it against the skull.
It can invade or damage the nerves.
A brain tumor can produce symptoms in following ways.
Seizure in an adult.
Gradual loss of movement or sensation in any limb.
Unsteadiness or imbalance, especially if it is associated with headache.
Loss of vision in one or both eyes, especially if the vision loss is more peripheral.
Double vision, especially if it is associated with headache.
Hearing loss with or without dizziness.
Speech difficulty of gradual onset.

Thank you for asking this important  question.

Not all brain tumors cause symptoms, and some (such as tumors of the pituitary gland) are found mainly after death. The symptoms of brain cancer are numerous and not specific to brain tumors, meaning they can be caused by many other illnesses as well. The only way to know for sure what is causing the symptoms is to undergo diagnostic testing. Symptoms can be caused by:

 

• A tumor pressing on or encroaching on other parts of your brain and keeping them from functioning normally.
• Swelling in the brain caused by the tumor or surrounding inflammation.

 

The symptoms of primary and metastatic brain cancers are similar.

 

The following symptoms are most common:

 

• Headache
• Weakness
• Clumsiness
• Difficulty walking
• Seizures

 

Other nonspecific symptoms and signs include the following:

 

 

• Altered mental status -- changes in concentration, memory, attention, or alertness
• Nausea, vomiting -- especially early in the morning
• Abnormalities in vision
• Difficulty with speech
• Gradual changes in intellectual or emotional capacity

 

In many people, the onset of these symptoms is very gradual and may be missed by both the person with the brain tumor and the family. Occasionally, however, these symptoms appear more rapidly. In some instances, the person acts as if he or she is having a stroke.

The symptoms of brain cancer are numerous and not specific to brain tumors, meaning they can be caused by many other illnesses as well. The only way to know for sure what is causing the symptoms is to undergo diagnostic testing. Symptoms can be caused by:

 1. Depend on large small diameter of a tumor to pressure.( intracranial pressure).

 2. Swelling in the brain caused by the tumor or surrounding inflammation.

 

The symptoms of primary and metastatic brain cancers are similar.

The following symptoms are most common:

 

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Clumsiness
• Difficulty walking
• Seizures

 Its depend on the site location of tumor.

 

• Altered mental status
• Nausea, vomiting
• Abnormalities in vision
• Difficulty with speech
• Gradual changes in intellectual or emotional capacity