This cancer symptom may be hiding in plain sight! Experts warn of a tell-tale sign of brain cancer that you can hear
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It's only natural to experience a degree of anxiety or worry when faced with the prospect of a negative diagnosis.
But it's critical to remember that a vast majority of cancer patients successfully battle the condition and come out the other end. As with any illness, the greater degree to which you are informed the better prepared you will be to deal with any of its potential facets.
Talking about the top-detected cancers in Australia, the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation reported that approximately 1896 new cases of brain cancers are diagnosed each year. The onset can be characterised by tumours that grow in the brain, which may cause a plethora of different symptoms.
Typical tell-tale signs of brain cancer include headaches, vertigo, and seizures; fortunately, most of the time, these symptoms are only caused by benign conditions, and the diagnosed won't have a cancerous growth.
But here's something you may not have considered as a possible sign of cancer…
According to Cancer Research UK, a symptom that may be heard rather than seen by a patient is one symptom of a brain tumour.
Brain tumours can cause a person to hear voices or sounds similar to ringing or buzzing in their head.
As a result of where tumours can grow, sometimes a person's ability to process and store memories can be impaired. Memory loss and difficulties in hearing, speaking, and processing information typically occur as well.
The experts also identified precisely what symptoms a person may feel when they have a brain tumour.
Since the brain has limited space, a tumour may grow and compress the skull, which is known as intracranial pressure. If a tumour grows, then an increase in intracranial pressure is often observed and can lead to recurrence or worsening of symptoms despite post-treatment wellness.
Here's a video for additional information on intracranial pressure and its relationship to brain cancer:
Credit: Rosewell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain tumours rarely produce only one symptom on their own. If your friend or family member suddenly starts 'feeling weird', then they should immediately consult their GP.
Let’s take a look at the illnesses that commonly go hand-in-hand with brain tumours:
1. Headaches of various severities
Scientists claim that one of the most common symptoms of a brain tumour is a persistent headache. However, they added that if it’s just a headache, then it’s highly unlikely that a tumour is to blame.
It’s important to note that most of the time, these headaches aren’t the same as the kinds that we experience. They often show up along with nausea or vomiting, dizziness, and a general loss of balance. These all indicate that the disease is progressing, and you should see a doctor if you feel these symptoms.
2. Seizures
Seizures are one of the most common symptoms of a brain tumour. While 8 out of every 10 patients do experience seizures under normal circumstances, the disease occasionally causes that condition on its own.
When this happens, the person may experience uncontrollable movements such as jerking or twitching of their hands, arms, or legs. However, there are also cases where whole-body seizures occurred.
And while it may be extremely frightening, it’s important to remember that not all illnesses bring on seizures and you must see your physician at once if you do experience one.
3. Sickness
This type of feeling sick is just as common as headaches. However, it’s important to keep in mind that these two symptoms usually appear hand-in-hand with headaches, weakness, and problems with your eyes.
These illnesses typically occur when you move suddenly. And while it may not be the typical bout of nausea, fainting, and muscle spasms, it’s crucial to remember that these symptoms can sometimes be life-threatening. Seek medical attention as soon as possible!
4. Feeling sleepy or loss of consciousness
Medical experts advise that raised intracranial pressure may cause drowsiness and loss of consciousness as it lowers the blood supply to the brain.
They warn that this can be frightening for the patient and everyone around them, as well.
5. Eye issues
Some patients who have a tumour feel as though their vision has 'gone funny'. Others find that they need reading glasses, but they don’t help.
Down the line, some unfortunate patients even lose the ability to see out of the corner of their eyes—making them bump into cars or objects on their left or right.
Aside from the main symptoms, you may also experience issues with walking, problems with sight and speech, loss of smell, or weakness on one side of the body if you have a frontal lobe tumour.
If you have a parietal lobe tumour, you may have a hard time reading, writing or speaking and you may also lose sensitivity in one section of your body.
Always see your GP if you’re worried about your symptoms. If it’s an emergency, call triple-0.
We here at the SDC wish you all the best in your health and wellness goals. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with this condition, it’s always good to get in touch with a support group.
Stay safe, folks!
But it's critical to remember that a vast majority of cancer patients successfully battle the condition and come out the other end. As with any illness, the greater degree to which you are informed the better prepared you will be to deal with any of its potential facets.
Talking about the top-detected cancers in Australia, the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation reported that approximately 1896 new cases of brain cancers are diagnosed each year. The onset can be characterised by tumours that grow in the brain, which may cause a plethora of different symptoms.
Typical tell-tale signs of brain cancer include headaches, vertigo, and seizures; fortunately, most of the time, these symptoms are only caused by benign conditions, and the diagnosed won't have a cancerous growth.
One early sign of brain cancer can be 'heard' by the patients. Credit: Pexels/MART PRODUCTION.
But here's something you may not have considered as a possible sign of cancer…
According to Cancer Research UK, a symptom that may be heard rather than seen by a patient is one symptom of a brain tumour.
Brain tumours can cause a person to hear voices or sounds similar to ringing or buzzing in their head.
As a result of where tumours can grow, sometimes a person's ability to process and store memories can be impaired. Memory loss and difficulties in hearing, speaking, and processing information typically occur as well.
The experts also identified precisely what symptoms a person may feel when they have a brain tumour.
Since the brain has limited space, a tumour may grow and compress the skull, which is known as intracranial pressure. If a tumour grows, then an increase in intracranial pressure is often observed and can lead to recurrence or worsening of symptoms despite post-treatment wellness.
Here's a video for additional information on intracranial pressure and its relationship to brain cancer:
Credit: Rosewell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain tumours rarely produce only one symptom on their own. If your friend or family member suddenly starts 'feeling weird', then they should immediately consult their GP.
Let’s take a look at the illnesses that commonly go hand-in-hand with brain tumours:
1. Headaches of various severities
Scientists claim that one of the most common symptoms of a brain tumour is a persistent headache. However, they added that if it’s just a headache, then it’s highly unlikely that a tumour is to blame.
It’s important to note that most of the time, these headaches aren’t the same as the kinds that we experience. They often show up along with nausea or vomiting, dizziness, and a general loss of balance. These all indicate that the disease is progressing, and you should see a doctor if you feel these symptoms.
There are other tell-tale signs that you should look out for, including symptoms related to intracranial pressure. Credit: Pexels/Vlada Karpovich.
2. Seizures
Seizures are one of the most common symptoms of a brain tumour. While 8 out of every 10 patients do experience seizures under normal circumstances, the disease occasionally causes that condition on its own.
When this happens, the person may experience uncontrollable movements such as jerking or twitching of their hands, arms, or legs. However, there are also cases where whole-body seizures occurred.
And while it may be extremely frightening, it’s important to remember that not all illnesses bring on seizures and you must see your physician at once if you do experience one.
3. Sickness
This type of feeling sick is just as common as headaches. However, it’s important to keep in mind that these two symptoms usually appear hand-in-hand with headaches, weakness, and problems with your eyes.
These illnesses typically occur when you move suddenly. And while it may not be the typical bout of nausea, fainting, and muscle spasms, it’s crucial to remember that these symptoms can sometimes be life-threatening. Seek medical attention as soon as possible!
4. Feeling sleepy or loss of consciousness
Medical experts advise that raised intracranial pressure may cause drowsiness and loss of consciousness as it lowers the blood supply to the brain.
They warn that this can be frightening for the patient and everyone around them, as well.
5. Eye issues
Some patients who have a tumour feel as though their vision has 'gone funny'. Others find that they need reading glasses, but they don’t help.
Down the line, some unfortunate patients even lose the ability to see out of the corner of their eyes—making them bump into cars or objects on their left or right.
Aside from the main symptoms, you may also experience issues with walking, problems with sight and speech, loss of smell, or weakness on one side of the body if you have a frontal lobe tumour.
If you have a parietal lobe tumour, you may have a hard time reading, writing or speaking and you may also lose sensitivity in one section of your body.
Always see your GP if you’re worried about your symptoms. If it’s an emergency, call triple-0.
We here at the SDC wish you all the best in your health and wellness goals. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with this condition, it’s always good to get in touch with a support group.
Stay safe, folks!
