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Is every brain tumor cancerous? Tumor is a disease when brain cells begin to grow in an unusual way. But hearing the name of the tumor, people get nervous and consider it cancer. But you need to understand the difference between cancer and tumor. Experts state that tumors are of two types, benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (carcinogenic). It is necessary to understand the difference between the two and identify the symptoms.

When the brain cells begin to grow in an unusual way, then one place gathers and takes the form of lump. If this lump increases slowly, it does not harm the surrounding cells, then it is called benign (non-cancerous). If these lumps start to destroy other cells rapidly, then it is called Malignant Tumor or Brain Cancer.

Is every tumor dangerous?

Dr. Daljit Singh, former HOD Professor of Neuro Surgery Department at GB Pant Hospital It is said that it would have been wrong to believe so. Not every tumor is dangerous benign tumors sometimes cure with medicines or surgery. And it does not spread to the rest of the body. Although such a tumor has a headache, dizziness or difficulty in hearing, on the contrary the malignant tumor is severe and its treatment is also long. Let us tell you that about 72 percent are brain tumors and cancer.

Brain tumor symptoms

Symptoms of benign tumor are not easily identified. It takes many months to recognize the symptoms of this tumor. While symptoms of Malignant tumor grow rapidly. Within a week, its symptoms start appearing and your condition also starts deteriorating rapidly.

• Frequent headache, many times with vomiting
• Dizziness
• Staining, lack of memory
• Axia
• Numbness of hands and feet
• Body balance deteriorate
• Treatment of brain tumor

Treatment of brain tumor

The type of tumor depends on its condition and age of the patient. In this, targeted therapy is used like surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and new techniques. Benign tumors can be completely removed from surgery many times, while the treatment of malignant tumors lasts for a long time and requires regular monitoring.