BRAIN
CANCER
Balmatie Seecharan U6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 02 03
INTRODUCTION TYPES SYMPTOMS
What is the Brain? What are the types of What are the symptoms of
What is Brain Cancer? Brain Cancer? Brain Cancer?
04 05 06
CAUSES AND WHO IS MOST DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT
LIKELY TO GET IT
What are the causes of Brain How is Brain Cancer What are the treatment of
Cancer? diagnosed? Brain Cancer?
01
INTRODUCTION
What is the Brain?
What is Brain Cancer?
THE BRAIN.
The brain is the control center of the body,
responsible for processing sensory information,
regulating bodily functions, and facilitating
cognition and emotions.
BRAIN CANCER.
Brain cancer refers to the growth of abnormal cells
in the brain. It can be primary (starting in the brain)
or secondary (spreading from other parts of the
body).
02
TYPES
What are the types of
Brain Cancer.
TYPES OF BRAIN CANCER.
Meningioma Pituitary Adenomas Medulloblastomas
Develop from the protective
Tumors in the pituitary gland. Common in children, originating
layers covering the brain.
in the cerebellum.
03
SYMPTOMS
What are the symptoms
of Brain Cancer?
SYMPTOMS OF BRAIN CANCER
● Headaches
● Seizures
● Nausea/vomiting
● Vision or hearing
problems
● Balance issues
● Changes in personality or
cognitive function
04
CAUSES AND WHO
IS MOST LIKELY TO
GET IT
What are the causes of
Brain Cancer?
CAUSES AND WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO GET
IT
CAUSES Who is Most Likely to Get It?
● Genetic mutations Age: Children (most common
● Exposure to radiation in ages 0-14) and older adults
● Family history of brain (over 65).
tumors Gender: Slightly more
● Certain inherited common in males than
syndromes (e.g., females.
neurofibromatosis
05
DIAGNOSIS
How is Brain Cancer
diagnosed?
DIAGNOSIS OF BRAIN
CANCER
1. Symptoms Review: Doctors ask
about symptoms, medical history,
and risk factors.
2. Physical Examination: A thorough
physical check to look for signs of
cancer.
3. Imaging Tests: X-rays, CT scans,
MRIs, or PET scans help visualize
tumors.
4. Biopsy: Taking a sample of tissue for
laboratory analysis to confirm cancer.
5. Blood Tests: Check for tumor
markers or overall health.
06
TREATMENT
How is Brain Cancer
treated?
HOW IS BRAIN CANCER TREATED.
SURGERY
Removing the tumor.
RADIATION THERAPY
Using high-energy rays to kill or
shrink cancer cells
TARGETED THERAPY
Using drugs that target specific
cancer cell mechanisms.
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