Brain Cancer (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Brain Cancer Overview
- Brain Cancer Causes
- Brain Cancer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Brain Cancer Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Types of Treatment for Brain Cancer
- Side Effects of Brain Cancer Treatments
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Prognosis
- Support Groups and Counseling
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- Viewer Comments: Brain Cancer - Symptoms at Onset of Disease
Prevention
In general, there is no known way to prevent brain cancers. However, early diagnosis and treatment of tumors that tend to metastasize to the brain may reduce the risk of metastatic brain tumors. Avoiding or reducing contact with radiation (especially to the head) and avoiding toxic chemicals associated with the oil and rubber industry, embalming chemicals, and other environmental toxins may help prevent brain cancers. Avoiding HIV infection is also suggested. The popular press and some web sites suggest that avoiding cell phone use and using a macrobiotic diet will help avoid brain cancer. Currently, there is no good evidence for these claims. However, for those who want to minimize any radiation dose from cell phones, the reader can consult the web for a list of phones that produce the highest and lowest radiation levels.
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Brain Cancer - Symptoms at Onset of Disease
The symptoms of brain cancer can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease?
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