Symptoms Of Brain Tumours

These resources describe many of the symptoms that a brain tumour may cause. They also explain how the location of a brain tumour may cause different symptoms. Remember, not everyone with a brain tumour will have all these symptoms, and many symptoms can also be caused by other things that are not related to brain tumours.

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Brain Tumour Symptoms (Cancer Council NSW)

Brain Tumour Symptoms (Cancer Council NSW)
Symptoms depend on where the tumour is in the brain, and how quickly, or slowly the tumour is growing. Some symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually over time. This Cancer Council website has information about general symptoms of brain tumours, and information on some symptoms caused by the position of the tumour in the brain.
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Understanding Brain Tumours (Cancer Council Australia PDF Booklet)

Understanding Brain Tumours (Cancer Council Australia PDF Booklet)
This is a 72-page comprehensive PDF booklet produced by Cancer Council Australia as a guide for people with brain tumours, their families, and friends. It is a good starting point for learning about brain tumours. It includes info on types of brain tumours, symptoms, how brain tumours are diagnosed, what treatments and support services are…
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Brain Cancer (Australian Government / Cancer Australia)

Brain Cancer (Australian Government / Cancer Australia)
The Cancer Australia website provides some statistics about brain cancer, including the number of new cases, deaths, survival rates, and overall prevalence in Australia. The information on this website is quite brief, but it is Australian based.
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Personality Changes and Brain Tumours (The Brain Tumour Charity UK)

Personality Changes and Brain Tumours (The Brain Tumour Charity UK)
Our brains control every aspect of who we are, what we think and how we feel. It’s not surprising that a brain tumour or its treatment can cause changes to someone’s personality or behaviour. Not everybody who is affected by a brain tumour will experience personality changes, and for those that do, the symptoms and severity can differ. This UK…
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Nausea and vomiting during cancer treatment (Cancer Institute NSW, Information for patients)

Nausea and vomiting during cancer treatment (Cancer Institute NSW, Information for patients)
Nausea means feeling sick and vomiting means being sick (throwing up). These symptoms can be caused by some cancers and as side effects of some cancer treatments. This Australian fact sheet provides information on when you may experience these symptoms, advice on how to manage nausea and vomiting, when to contact your doctor or nurse, and what to do…
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Epilepsy Foundation

Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation delivers support programs for people and families living with epilepsy in Australia. This includes information, resources, and training tailored for individuals, families, schools, workplaces and community settings. The website also includes seizure first aid, epilepsy and seizure management tools, and practical resources for…
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The Australian Aphasia Association (AAA)

The Australian Aphasia Association (AAA)
Aphasia is a language difficulty caused by brain damage, and can be a symptom of a brain tumour. People with aphasia may have difficulty talking, listening, reading, writing, using numbers or using gestures. The Australian Aphasia Association is a not-for-profit support and advocacy association for people with aphasia, their families, and the…
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Signs and Symptoms of Adult Brain Tumours (American Cancer Society)

Signs and Symptoms of Adult Brain Tumours (American Cancer Society)
The American Cancer Society website has some information on general signs and symptoms that can be caused by a brain or spinal cord tumour. It also includes some examples of symptoms that can be caused by a tumour growing in a particular location of the brain, for example, tumors in the back part of the cerebrum, or around the pituitary gland, the…
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Managing Seizures (Cancer Council NSW)

Managing Seizures (Cancer Council NSW)
A brain tumour or its treatment can sometimes cause seizures (also called fits or convulsions). This Cancer Council website explains different types of seizures, ways to prevent seizures, ways to help someone having a seizure, and information on anticonvulsant medicines. There is also a link to important information about driving with a brain tumour…
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Aphasia and Brain Tumour (Australian Aphasia Association)

Aphasia and Brain Tumour (Australian Aphasia Association)
This Australian website page is set out as ‘aphasia friendly’ so may be more accessible for people living with aphasia. The content includes ‘what is aphasia’ and how aphasia can occur with brain tumours and related seizures. It also mentions which health care professionals can help with managing asphasia.
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