Earlier\u00a0this month, anchor and former NFL star Michael Strahan announced on “Good Morning America,” that his 19-year-old daughter has been undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.<\/p>\n
Several other notable celebrities have been public with their own brain tumor diagnoses over the years, using their platforms to raise awareness. Sen. John McCain famously battled glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.\u00a0Actress Shannen Doherty recently disclosed she was dealing with metastatic brain tumors from her breast cancer and Sheryl Crow, the Grammy-winning singer, had a benign brain tumor removed. These public figures, who courageously chose to share their experiences, not only humanize the struggle with brain tumors but also emphasize the importance of early detection.<\/p>\n
Brain\u00a0tumors can be a daunting health concern, impacting people across all walks of life.<\/p>\n
MARK RUFFALO WAITED UNTIL AFTER HIS WIFE GAVE BIRTH TO TELL HER HE HAD A BRAIN TUMOR: \u2018I JUST COULDN\u2019T\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n As a\u00a0neurosurgeon, I\u00a0have treated various forms of brain tumors in people of all age groups, and I can tell you, early detection matters.<\/p>\n Because of this,\u00a0it\u2019s crucial to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms associated with brain tumors.<\/p>\n One\u00a0of the primary signs of a brain tumor can be persistent headaches that are not alleviated by common remedies. These headaches might be accompanied by other symptoms such as vision changes, difficulty speaking, or unexplained mood swings. While these signs don’t necessarily indicate a brain tumor, they warrant attention and prompt medical evaluation.<\/p>\n SEN. BARRASSO’S WIFE DIES AFTER 2-YEAR BATTLE WITH BRAIN CANCER<\/strong><\/p>\n Another\u00a0red flag is seizures, especially if they occur suddenly in people without a history of epilepsy. Seizures can manifest in various ways, from mild muscle twitches to full-blown convulsions.<\/p>\n Cognitive\u00a0changes, like memory loss or difficulty concentrating, could also be indicative of an issue. It’s important to differentiate between normal forgetfulness and persistent cognitive decline, which may warrant medical investigation.<\/p>\n The prevalence of brain tumors can vary depending on factors such as age, gender, genetics, and environmental influences.<\/p>\n While malignant (cancerous) primary brain tumors remain relatively uncommon (less than 1% lifetime risk), metastatic tumors from cancers elsewhere in the body and benign brain tumors are more prevalent.<\/p>\n Early\u00a0detection of cancer of all types as well as recognizing early neurological change play vital roles in the successful management of brain tumors. Regular medical check-ups, cancer screenings, and being proactive about seeking medical advice concerning symptoms are crucial steps in early detection of all medical illnesses, not just brain tumors.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t scheduled your 2024 checkup, maybe it\u2019s time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Earlier\u00a0this month, anchor and former NFL star Michael Strahan announced on “Good Morning America,” that his 19-year-old daughter has been undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. Several other notable celebrities have been public with their own brain tumor diagnoses over the years, using their platforms to raise awareness. Sen. John McCain famously battled glioblastoma, an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":631,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=630"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":697,"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630\/revisions\/697"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/631"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=630"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=630"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/headlinegram.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}