World Brain Tumour Day is being observed on June 08, 2022.
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It is observed to raise awareness and educate people about brain tumours. The day also pays tribute to those affected by brain tumours.
The German Brain Tumor Association started this international commemoration day in the year 2000 as a tribute to all brain tumour patients and their families.
A brain tumour occurs when cells grow at an abnormal rate to form a mass of abnormal cells within the brain.
There are two main types of tumours-cancerous tumours and non-cancerous tumours.
Some common symptoms of brain tumor are headaches, seizures, problem with vision, vomiting, and mental changes. Patient may feel headache and vomiting in the morning.
More specific problems may include difficulty in walking, speaking and sensation.
Brain tumour can be a life-threatening disease but completely treatable. Some of the common treatments of brain tumour include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, anti-seizure medication, steroid treatment, etc.
On a global scale, 330,000 children and adults worldwide are diagnosed with cancer of the central nervous system in one year.
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