TRENDING WELLNESS TOPIC: Brain Tumors

What is the problem?

Brain and other nervous system cancer is the 10^th leading cause of death for men and women. In 2023, an estimated 24,810 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with malignant primary brain and spinal cord tumors. Primary brain tumors begin in the brain and tend to stay in the brain. Even benign tumors can cause damage by growing and spreading into nearby areas, where they can destroy normal brain tissue. Unless completely removed or destroyed, most brain or spinal cord tumors will continue growing and eventually become life-threatening. Recent advances in brain tumor diagnosis and treatment include tests for changes in genes, proteins, and chromosomes inside brain tumor cells and newer techniques in surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Physicians should be able to choose appropriate tests to diagnose brain tumors and refer to a specialist promptly.

Learning Objectives

• Choose the appropriate testing and imaging for patients with headaches and other neurologic dysfunctions
• Identify the risk factors associated with the diagnosis of a brain tumor
• Cite the roles of the interdisciplinary team in the care of patients with brain tumors
• Recognize patients at higher risk, such as elderly patients, while navigating any language barriers

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REFERENCES

https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/brain-tumor/statistics

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/brain-spinal-cord-tumors-adults/about/key-statistics.html