Brain Tumor

Brain Tumor Discharge Instructions, Adult

A brain tumor is a growth of unhealthy cells in the brain that is not normal. Tumors grow when the unhealthy cells multiply rapidly. Brain tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). A tumor that is not cancer and does not spread to other parts of the body is called benign. A tumor that is cancer and can spread to other parts of the body is called malignant. Some tumors start in the brain. These are primary brain tumors. They may or may not be cancer. If a tumor starts somewhere else and spreads to the brain, it is a secondary brain tumor, or a metastasis. This kind of tumor is always cancer. Brain tumors may be different sizes. They can start small and grow bigger. The signs you may have depend on the size of the tumor and where it is located in your brain. Treatment for brain tumors depends on the size, location, and type of the tumor. The doctor can do surgery, chemo, or radiation therapy. Sometimes, these treatments are combined and used against the brain tumor.

Help with pain,Help with side effects like upset stomach and throwing up,Prevent infection,Prevent seizures,Reduce swelling and excess fluid in the brain

Cancer could come back,Infection,Reduced brain function,Blurred eyesight,Headache,Seizures,Change in behavior or personality,Hearing loss,Upset stomach or throwing up,Balance or movement problems,Less feeling in an arm or leg,Death

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, pain with passing urine, wound that will not heal.,Very bad headache,Seizures,Weakness, numbness, or tingling in your arms or legs,Blurred eyesight,Very bad dizziness or passing out,Confusion,Hallucination,Trouble speaking,Very upset stomach or throwing up

Adult,Central Nervous System,Therapy (Occupational, Physical, Speech, etc)

Astrocytoma,Brain CA,Brain Cancer,Brain Carcinoma,Brain Tumors,CA Brain,CA Brain Tumor,Cancer Brain,Cancer, Brain Tumor,Carcinoma Brain,Carcinoma, Brain Tumor,GBM,Glioblastoma Multiforme,Glioma,Lymphoma,Malignant Astrocytoma

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care provider’s advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you.

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