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The last stage of brain tumor is a situation when the patient and his relatives just wait for the inevitable. As death is certain, the time can be very trying for the loved ones as, despite the advances in treatment procedures, some people are not able to recover. The best one can do is to prepare mentally and be aware of certain expected changes in the last stages of a brain tumor, so that pain and other problems can be managed better. Read More
Personality or Mood Changes: Adults who have brain tumors sometimes experience personality changes. They may laugh at inappropriate times, have a sudden increased interest in, throw temper tantrums, become paranoid, or engage in risky behaviors. It’s also possible for typical personality traits to become exaggerated. Symptoms of a brain tumor have also been known to mimic depression. Read More
Brain tumors that begin in the brain. Primary brain tumor causes originate in the brain itself or in tissues close to it such as in the brain covering membranes (meninges), cranial nerves, pituitary gland or pineal gland. Primary brain tumors begin when normal cells acquire errors (mutations) in their DNA. These mutations allow cells to grow and divide at increased rates and to continue living when healthy cells would die. The result is a mass of abnormal cell which forms a tumor. Read More
