The brain is a very soft and spongy mass of tissue. It is protected by the bones of the skull and three thin membranes called meninges. The eatery fluid which is called cerebrospinal fluid pads the brain. This fluid flows through the spaces between the meninges and through spaces within the brain which are called ventricles.



The brain directs the things we choose to do (like walking, talking or eating) and the things our body does without thinking (like breathing or winking). The brain is also in charge of our senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell), memory, emotions and personality.

There are three major parts of the brain that control different activities. These parts are the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the brain stem. The symptoms of brain tumors depend on tumor size, type and also location. Symptoms can be caused when a tumor presses on a nerve or damages a certain area of the brain. Symptoms can also be caused when the brain swells or fluid builds up within the skull.

These are the most common brain tumor disease symptoms: headaches, nausea or vomiting, changes in speech, vision or hearing, problems balancing or walking, changes in mood, personality or ability to concentrate, problems with memory, muscle jerking or twitching, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs.

These disease symptoms are not sure signs of a brain tumor. Other conditions also could cause these problems, but anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible, because only a doctor can diagnose and treat the problem. Because treatment can damage healthy cells and tissues, unwanted side effects are very common. These side effects depend on several factors, like the location of the tumor or the type and the extent of treatment. Side effects may not be the same for every person, and they may actually change from one treatment session to the next one.

Some of the treatment options are surgery. Patients often have a headache or are uncomfortable for the first few days after the surgery, but medicine can usually control the pain. Some patients have nausea for several hours after radiation treatment. The health care team can suggest several ways to help patients to cope with this problem. Radiation therapy also may cause patients to become very tired as treatment goes on. Relaxation is important, but doctors usually advise patients to try to stay as active as they possibly can.

The side effects of chemotherapy depend mainly on the drugs that the doctors prescribe. The most common side effects include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite or weakness. Some side effects may be relieved with medicine. At any stage of disease, people with brain tumors receive supportive care to prevent or control problems and to improve the comfort and quality of life during treatments. Patients may receive treatment to control pain and other symptoms for brain tumors.