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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...

Bladder Cancer

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Bladder Cancer Bladder Add caption It is a hollow, muscular, balloon-like organ that collects and stores urine until it dispose off through urination. It is in the lower part of the abdomen (the pelvis). Bladder cancer It is a type of cancer that begins in your bladder most often in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Bladder cancer typically affects adults, though it can occur at any age. Types Transitional cell bladder cancer (TCC) TCC, also known as urothelial carcinoma, is the most common type of bladder cancer. The cancer starts in cells, called transitional cells, in the bladder lining (urothelium). Some bladder cancers begin as an invasive tumor growing into the muscle wall of the bladder. Others begin at a non-invasive stage that involves only the inner lining of the bladder - this is early (superficial) bladder cancer. Some non-invasive cancers develop into invasive bladder cancer. Carcinoma in situ (CIS) This is a typ...