Stress is the silent cause of brain cancer. If we want to care for our brain, we must reduce the stress in our lives by having a positive mental attitude, controlling our hot-headed temper and seeking for activities that will make us calm and relaxed at all times. If we are not careful, [...]
Having a healthy brain is one way of preventing brain cancer. But how can we develop or maintain a healthy brain?
Exercising our body and being physically fit helps in developing brain function. Brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, trivia, games, and reading can stimulate our brain.
It is also important to interact with other people to [...]
Researchers are finding that there is a very likely link between cancer stem cells and their ability to incite other cells to grow malignant all over the body. Once hailed as the super-cell of the human body which got it into the spotlight for it’s rejuvenatory abilities, it has also been found that it can [...]
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There are two main types of brain tumors: those that start in the brain (primary) and those that spread from cancer somewhere else in the body (metastasis). Primary brain tumors happen less often, and when they do, they are mostly malignant (cancerous). A malignant tumor is a mass or clump of cancer cells [...]
The radiation therapy can be administered in different ways. External radiation uses a high-energy radiation to pinpoint the tumor. The beam travels to different layers before reaching the tumor itself. It passes through the skin, skull, healthy brain tissue before reaching the tumor. The treatment lasts for about four to six weeks, given five days [...]
The patient will undergo several procedures and treatments before the actual surgery. To relieve the swelling, the patient will be given a steroid drug such as dexamethasone. If in any case there is an excess of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain, a thin plastic tube is placed to drain the fluid. The end of the [...]
Most brain cancer patients undergo a surgery. The purpose of the surgery is to indeed confirm that the growing mass or the abnormality seen in the brain is a tumor. If in any case the tumor cannot be removed, the surgeon will take a small part to identify the type of the tumor.
When the tumor [...]
Brain cancer treatment depends on the age, general health, and the size and location of the tumor. The type of the tumor and other medical conditions of the patient is also a factor.
The treatment of brain cancer is usually complex and may involve consultation to several different doctors. This team of doctors usually includes a [...]
If you take care of your body, you care for your brain too. A good exercise routine will make us feel better physically and emotionally. It can help to improve our self image, strength and endurance. It decreases our body fat and enhances movement in our joints and muscles. Most importantly, [...]
Since we only have one brain and it is irreplaceable at the moment, we need to take care of it by living a healthy lifestyle. To live a fuller and longer life, stay away from alcohol, cigarettes and drugs.
If you want your brain to function properly, you need to give it good fuel. [...]
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