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Bookmark or Share- Glioblastoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicThe cancer cells form a mass called a tumor. The tumor can grow to press on nearby nerves and parts of the brain or spinal cord. This leads to glioblastoma symptoms and can cause complications. The tumor can grow to invade and destroy healthy body tissue. Risk factors. Factors that can increase the risk of glioblastoma include: Getting older.
- Medulloblastoma - Overview - Mayo ClinicMedulloblastoma (muh-dul-o-blas-TOE-muh) is a cancerous brain tumor that starts in the lower back part of the brain. This part of the brain is called the cerebellum. It is involved in muscle coordination, balance and movement. Medulloblastoma begins as a growth of cells, which is called a tumor. The cells grow quickly and can spread to other ...
- Brain metastases - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicBrain metastases may form one tumor or many tumors in the brain. As the metastatic brain tumors grow, they create pressure on and change the function of surrounding brain tissue. This causes signs and symptoms, such as headache, personality changes, memory loss and seizures. Treatment for people whose cancer has spread to the brain may include ...
- Brain tumor - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicA brain tumor's grade is assigned when the tumor cells are tested in a lab. The grade tells your health care team how quickly the cells are growing and multiplying. The grade is based on how the cells look under a microscope. The grades range from 1 to 4. A grade 1 brain tumor grows slowly.
- Glioma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicCommon signs and symptoms of gliomas include: Headache, particularly one that hurts the most in the morning. Nausea and vomiting. Confusion or a decline in brain function, such as problems with thinking and understanding information. Memory loss. Personality changes or irritability.
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