Is A Brain Tumor Cancer. Cancerous tumors can be divided into primary tumors which start within the brain and secondary tumors which most commonly have spread from tumors located outside the brain known as brain metastasis tumors. People with a brain tumor may experience the following symptoms or signs.
The success of tumor removal. As the tumor grows it creates pressure on and changes the function of surrounding brain tissue which causes signs and symptoms such as headaches nausea and balance problems. Your signs and symptoms.
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While most types of primary brain cancer may spread within the brain it is rare for a primary brain tumor to spread outside the brain. As the tumor grows it creates pressure on and changes the function of surrounding brain tissue which causes signs and symptoms such as headaches nausea and balance problems. The type of tumor suspected. Because the skull is rigid providing no room for the tumor to expand brain tumors may press on parts of the brain that control movement speech sight or other vital functions.
