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Brain Tumour

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Brain Tumor Tumor of Brain A Brain Tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain, which can be cancerous or non-cancerous (benign). Causes Radiation to the head An inherited (genetic) risk HIV infection Cigarette smoking Environmental toxins (for example, chemicals used in oil refineries, embalming chemicals, rubber industry chemicals) Symptoms Low blood pressure and Eye problems Obesity Sensitivity to heat or cold Changes in the person's mental function Headaches, Seizures, Clumsiness and Dizziness Weakness in one part of the body Change in alertness (including sleepiness, unconsciousness, and coma) Changes in hearing, taste or smell and ability to feel pain, pressure, different temperatures, or other stimuli Confusion or Memory loss Difficulty swallowing, writing or reading Lack of control over the bladder or bowels Loss of balance, coordination Numbness or tingling on one side of the body Personality, mood, behavior, or e...