Brain Tumor

 What is Brain Tumor?

A tumor in the brain is the growth of abnormal cells that form in the brain. Some brain tumors are carcinogenic (dangerous), while others are harmless (harmless). Either way, they grow in the brain or in the central nervous system. The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It can interfere with the brain's ability to function normally.

What is the difference between dangerous and dangerous brain plants?

Whether the tumor is malignant or malignant depends on the abnormality of the cell. If the plant is made up of cells that look normal, then they are dangerous; however, if the cells are abnormal, then the tumor is malignant.

“Right” brain tumors are not cancerous, although they usually cause symptoms and sometimes need treatment. Although most people are familiar with the word “righteousness,” it is not always accurate. Even a plant called “benign” is a serious health condition. For that reason, we prefer to use the term “safe” to describe brain cells made up of cancer-free cells.

Dangerous brain tumors are cancerous. They usually grow faster and stronger than harmful plants, invade other areas of the brain and spinal cord, and can even kill.

Are All Brain Tumors Brain Cancer?

No. In fact, most brain tumors do not have cancer. Less than a third of brain tumors are cancerous (dangerous).

What is Tumor Grading?

The tumor distance is a way to differentiate the tumor and will help members of the health care team to clearly talk about the tumor, determine treatment options, and predict the results.

Abscesses are assigned to Grades I, II, III, or IV based on the abnormality of the cells contained. A plant can have more than one cell. The highest cell distance, or the most dangerous one, determines the level of the tumor, even though most of the tumor is made up of low-level cells.

World Health Organization (WHO) Definitions for Plant Grade

Grade I: These are small tumors that are dangerous and are often associated with longevity. They grow slowly and look normal when viewed under a microscope.

Grade II: These tissues grow slowly and look unusual under a microscope. Some may spread to nearby normal tissues and repeat, sometimes as a high-grade tumor.

Grade III: These tissues are dangerous, although there are not always significant differences between grade II and grade III plants. Stem III cells regenerate abnormal cells, which grow into nearby brain tissue. These plants often appear, usually as grade IV.

Grade IV: These are very dangerous plants. They reproduce quickly, can look strange under a microscope, and grow easily into nearby brain tissue. These plants form new blood vessels so that they can maintain their rapid growth.

Brain Plant Statistics

Brain plants are not selective. It affects all ages, genders, and races. Source (unless otherwise stated): Central Brain Tumor of United States Annual Report (1).

More than 700,000 Americans are living with a brain tumor today (2).

More than 84,000 people will be diagnosed with a brain tumor by 2021.

There are more than 120 different types of primary brain and CNS tumors.

About one-third (29.7 percent) of the brain and central nervous system (CNS) is malignant.

More than 28,000 children in the United States are currently struggling with brain tumors (2).

This year, about 18,000 people will die from a malignant brain tumor (3).

Survival after being diagnosed with a primary brain tumor varies greatly in age, location, type of tumor, tumor location, and cellular characteristics.

Brain tumor Statistics by Age

The average time to diagnose all major brain tumors is 60 years.

From 2013-2017, brain tumors were the most common cancer among children aged 0-14 years. They were the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in this age group.

About 3,400 children will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor by 2021.

From 2013-2017, malignant brain tumors were the 3rd most common cancer among those aged 15-39 years.

More than 4,600 children and adolescents ages 0-19 will be diagnosed with a major brain tumor by 2021.

About 11,700 teens and young adults will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor by 2021.

From 2013-2017, brain tumors were the 8th most common cancer among people aged 40+, and the 3 most common cause of cancer deaths.

References

Ostrom QT, Patil N, Cioffi G, Waite K, Kruchko C, Barnholtz-Sloan JS. CBTRUS Statistical Report: Primary Brain and Other Central Nervous System Plants Detected in the United States 2013–2017. Neuro Oncol. 2020.

Porter KR, McCarthy BJ, Freels S, Kim Y, Davis FG. Estimates of the prevalence of brain tumors are based on the United States by age, gender, behavior, and histology. Neuro-Oncology 12 (6): 520-527, 2010.

Siegel RL, Miller KD, Jemal A. Cancer statistics, 2020. CA Cancer J Clin. 2020 Jan; 70 (1): 7-30. doi: 10.3322 / caac.21590. Epub 2020 Jan 8. PubMed PMID: 31912902.

Dangers of Brain Plants

Dangerous substances are substances that can increase a person's chances of getting the disease. Other risk factors, such as age, genetics, and family history, are beyond our control. Some harmful substances, such as smoking, are in our power to change.

Most of the time, we do not know what causes a given person to develop a brain tumor. Having one or more risks does not automatically mean that you will have a brain tumor, just as the absence of harmful substances does not guarantee that you will never have it. Talk to your doctor about what you can do to reduce your risk.

Environmental hazards

Of the many potentially dangerous features that scientists have studied, only one - exposure to ionizing radiation - has been shown to increase the risk of developing brain tumors. Ionizing radiation is commonly found on X-rays, which is why human bodies are protected by lead shields when certain X-rays are performed.

Genetic Risk Factors

Any genetic material can be termed “genetic.” However, only about 5 to 10 percent of brain tumors are passed on from one generation to the next (family).

In the case of brain genes, the genetic mutation that causes a certain gene to be passed on from one parent to another. Many genetic predisposition is not present at birth, but it actually grows as we get older. While most of our genes perform their functions as expected, a small number develop genetic mutations or other defects that cause them to stop working the way they should. This malfunction can alter the way cells grow, which in turn can lead to the development of cancer.

            If multiple members of your family have been diagnosed with brain tumors, or you have concerns about starting a family, a genetic counselor may be able to help. Contact the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service (1-800-422-6237) to find a genetic counselor in your area.