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Ring of Uranus	unless you have a magnetic resonance imaging machine in your bathroom (you don't have one do you?) you won't and never will know. the symptoms of brain tumours and blood clots in the brain vary from . Nothing at all... To being dead. See a doctor. that is the dumbest question I have ever seen Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kathleen W	My father died from a brain tumor in october. yes, it was cancer. we had some hope at first because it was a primary tumor and generally that means that it is operable. there were so many symptoms that could have been something else but generally there is some confusion, off balanced feeling. it's just a simple MRI that can diagnose this and i strongly encourage you to get one. my father died 16 days after diagnosis but if we had discovered it earlier there would have been some treatment possible. what i desperately want you to do is call your dr schedule an appt and find out what is wrong before it is to late. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

happyhomey	Change your lifestyle...go for regular exercise...yoga stuff...walk in fresh air instead of taking the car..and keep your mind out of this make-believe tumor stuff...if any complaints after that, see a doctor Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nevis k	You can know that you are having brain tumor or not by go in hot sun with out a hat and take some one who is Elder to you , stand for 5-6min and see you get faint or not. thats the best symptoms of it . A brain tumor is any intracranial tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the brain itself (neurons, glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells), lymphatic tissue, blood vessels), in the cranial nerves (myelin-producing Schwann cells), in the brain envelopes (meninges), skull, pituitary and pineal gland, or spread from cancers primarily located in other organs (metastatic tumors). Primary (true) brain tumors are commonly located in the posterior cranial fossa in children and in the anterior two-thirds of the cerebral hemispheres in adults, although they can affect any part of the brain. In the United States in the year 2005, it was estimated that there were 43,800 new cases of brain tumors (Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States, Primary Brain Tumors in the United States, Statistical Report, 2005 - 2006) , which accounted for 1.4 percent of all cancers, 2.4 percent of all cancer deaths, and 20–25 percent of pediatric cancers. Ultimately, it is estimated that there are 13,000 deaths/year as a result of brain tumors. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

luckythirteen	My mother-in-law had a non-cancerous brain tumor and her symptons were dizziness, poor coordination and a loss of balance. I'm not sure if she had more frequent headaches or not. I think symptoms vary depending on where in the brain the tumor lies. I've heard sudden problems with eyesight as another symptom. Not all tumors are cancerous. My mother-in-law had hers removed and had radiation. She's OK now and she had her tumor 15 years ago. If you are worried about it see your doctor. It could be a variety of things and only a doctor visit will really determine what is wrong with you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

marya	DEar Me_me, If anyone who suspected a brain tumor would go to hospital asap -what else would the doctors have time to deal with? Symptoms of brain tumors depends on location in brain, the speed and mode of growth. What do you mean by cancer? brain tumors do not easily fit the classification for cancers. Histologically=by cell type there are about 100 different kinds. Some starting to grow from brain tissue, some from outside like meninges=brain linings. Anything that grows -and keeps on growing inside skull will eventually kill the patient, although it does not look like cancer to the pathologist and does not send metastases=distant growths. Most brain tumors are relatively easy to treat, some are impossible to cure. If they are non curable early diagnosis does not often help, disease length will only increase. Epileptic seizures are most common symptoms -but only 1 out of 5 people having adult onset seizures actually have brain tumor, 4/5 do not. Headache is usually coupled to other symptoms. Are your neck muscles sore or tense? does stretching your neck help your symptoms? Tension neck is far more common than brain tumors -for the population in general about 1 in 10 000 gets a brain tumor, with young people even fewer. There are more than 100 questions about brain tumor symptoms in yahoo ansers already, so you coould look at them. Your symptoms don't sound at all like brain tumor but you gave very limited information so it is impossible to tell. You can safely massage your neck, do stretching excercises and wait. If you have a so called posterior fossa=back of your brain tumor (which are EXTREMElY rare) your dizziness would evolve into real balance difficulties, clumsiness, dropping things, walking against doorposts , swallowing difficulties, double vision. all the best from mary a Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dnsspringthorpe	my grand daughter has abrain tumer some of the symptoms are not able to walk in a straight line pains in the head not always cancer tammy is 13now and has had it since she was four but it is unlikely shewill ever be able to have children Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Samelife761	Here are the symptoms Headache, Clumsiness, Difficulty walking, Seizures, Altered Mental status, Nausea, Vommiting, Abnormality in vision, difficulty with speech, and double vision. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Get Toasty	Im not sure what the symtoms are but i pray that you will go to the Doctor (if it is you) ASAP. I would also love to know the symtoms. Thanks for the question. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jo	u might be light headed and dizzy if not eaten go to ur gp and have it checked its best he send u for a mri and ct if he worried it could be high or low blood pressure take care and all the best with finding out Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

D D	they are rare, and there are so many types as for your symptoms it could be a panic attack go and see your GP and talk about your feelings would you pay for a private brain scan ? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Poise !	If you suspect a brain tumor you really should get to the hosptial asap. The following symptoms immediately raise the question of a brain tumor: A new seizure in an adult. Gradual loss of movement or sensation in an arm or leg. Unsteadiness or imbalance, especially if it is associated with headache. Loss of vision in one or both eyes, especially if it is more peripheral vision loss. An eating disorder as a child. Double vision, especially if it is associated with headache. Hearing loss with or without dizziness. Speech difficulty of gradual onset. The following symptoms are usually not the result of a brain tumor, but may sometimes be: Headache is probably the most common symptom of a brain tumor. Most people with headache, even persistent or severe headaches, do not have a tumor. However, some kinds of headache are particularly worrisome. A steady headache that is worse in the morning than the afternoon, a persistent headache that is associated with nausea or vomiting, or a headache accompanied by double vision, weakness, or numbness all suggest a possible tumor. A change in behavior may also be caused by a brain tumor. The development of an "I don't care" attitude, memory loss, loss of concentration, and general confusion may all be subtle signs: here, an evaluation by a neurologist may be an important step, but a CT or MRI will also help. Infertility or amenorrhea (abnormal cessation of menstruation). Some troubles which seem to be other diseases may in fact be a tumor: a stroke, even when it looks like one on a CT, may turn out to be the result of a tumor. Sometimes a fall can come from a seizure caused by a tumor. A pituitary tumor can present like a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a kind of stroke. As you can see, the ways a brain tumor can show up are varied. If you are concerned, call a doctor who is familiar with these tumors. Early detection and treatment may increase survival - if symptoms persist, sometimes Gentle urging for an MRI is important to assure that everything is all right. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gordon3392	Sounds like What ive got Vertigo ,Look up this Condition , But see Your Doctor First For Scan And Dont Worry only makes you feel worse. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Schwinn	Brain tumor symptoms will vary depending on the location of the tumor within the brain. While headaches is the most prevalent symptom of a brain tumor, a doctor will not normally do a CT scan or MRI just because you have a headache. The scans are very expensive and most headaches are caused from something else. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shawns bonnie	Call your Dr. and tell him your symtoms and worries .Request an MRI or a brain scan you can pay for one yourself but they are expensive Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pancake on my face	The only way to know if you have a brain tumor is by getting some type of scan done of your brain. The symptoms could be many things but many people even find brain tumors incidentally when other things happen to them. Not all brain tumors are cancer, some are but others are just benign tumors. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ritasayshello	A brain tumour is a growth of cells, however, it can either be benign (non cancerous) or cancerous. A brain tumour would probably press against a nerve and would cause uncontrolled movement, blurring of vision... a headache probably does not = a brain tumour. However, if you have taken a fall to the head and you get a persistant headache afterwards its worth checking it out Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lisa I	Most of the time, if you have a blood clot, you will either pass out, go into a coma, have a stroke, or have mild reactions (if its small and depending on where it is) like blurred vision, memory loss, funny sensations, funny tastes, etc. Brain cancer, im not too sure about, id imagine you would end up with headaches, and possibly some of the symptoms as stated above, but im not 100% sure. Tumours are cellular abnormalities that can divide and multiply, they can be either benign or malignant (cancer), sometimes you can get a tumour of skin cells multiplying in an organ such as your uterus.... its not really cancer, but it shouldnt be there, so its called a tumour (thats just one example) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dumplingmuffin	there are a hundred and one symptoms of a brain tumor some are cancerous and some arent and it depends on the position of the tumor as to what symptoms you have,my mumhad one and we didnt know until a few weeks before she died ,her symptoms were the same as a stroke ,and a tumor wasnt detected until she had a mri scan Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Duncarin	An MRI or CT scan will tell you. Symptoms are synonymous with so many other conditions that it wouldn't be worthwhile listing them. Talk to a doctor, and no.... tumors are not always cancer, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

coolbeanie27	A tumor is not necessarily a cancer but may be one. A tumor is any abnormal growth in any body part. Sometimes they are cancerous and sometimes they are benign (non cancerous). In the brain a clot woulld produce symptoms of a stroke ...all the symptoms would be on one side of the body ...and could affect speech, symmetry, co-ordination, movement, sight, smell, sensation. A stroke happens within a relatively short period of time ...within a few hours ...less than 1 day. A brain tumor ...would produce the same symptoms but on both sides of the body accompanied by severe headaches and would manifest itself over a longer period of time ...gradual onset. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Beepsteroni	My husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is very lucky to be a survivor. The symptoms he experienced were constant headaches, sudden dizziness, poor memory and unexplained fatigue. He saw a doctor who prescribed an MRI and BINGO....he found a brain tumor. My hubby underwent a craniotomy to de-bulk the tumor. Eventually, he underwent radiation treatment. It was a bumpy and long road, but he made it. He is fine today and has annual MRI to monitor the mass. Cancer is when the tumor spreads. He was fortunate to catch it before it began to spread. In your case, I would consult a doctor and have him/her prescribe an MRI to examine your head to diagnose the cause. Good Luck and God Bless You! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

.	A brain tumour can only be confirmed through a brain scan. There are different types of tumour and brain conditions some malignant and some begnign. Some people have symptoms some people don`t. If you are experiencing any type of problem see your doctor who can put your mind at rest. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No