Are all brain tumors cancerous?

Question

Are all brain tumors cancerous? if not, is it more likely to be cancerous or non-cancerous? I am sure that it is not the most likely situation to be a brain tumor, but lately i have had strange symptoms. first, i have had this sensation in my ear, like a pumping or heartbeat vibration. also, i have had headaches, but they are not very painful. also, i have had a tingling sensation in my head every so often, and the same in my right leg. i have also felt sort of dizzy, and when i sit in a chair i feel like i am going to tip over. lastly, i sometimes have this thing where i start to fall asleep but i know im still awake, and then, in the sort of half-dream, i start to faint and i feel like everything is spinning, then when i wake up it still feels like im spinning for a few seconds. i have also had a lot of muscle twitching throughout the day and in my sleep. i just need some responses to this

Answer 1

Not all brain tumors are cancer, but that doesn't mean they're not dangerous. The skull is an enclosed space, and if a lesion starts taking space that the brain needs, it hurts the brain.

The symptoms you describe *could* be a brain tumor, but probably are not. You need to see a doctor, get a thorough history and physical, and find out what is going on.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

Firstly, I'm really sorry to hear about your auntie, this must be a very difficult and worrying time for you and your family. Not all brain tumours are malignant (cancerous) - naturally if the tests come back showing the tumour is benign (non-cancerous) that can only be a good thing. However, as the brain is such a sensitive organ, any growth in there can cause big problems, causing things like loss of signt or speech or paralysis etc. Sometimes though, these things can be successfully operated on dependent on where in the brain the tumour is located and you are right, it doesn't help to always look on the black side. People can and do survive these things - I truly hope your auntie will come through this.

Answer 3

Cancerous is a bit of a funny word, mean if something is growing with lots of prongs (like the cancer star sign crab).

The best way to describe a tumour is as benign or malignant. Something that is benign, is not harmfull systemically. In other words, it may have effects in the brain, but will not break off into the blood stream,

Malignant tumours doo just that, metastisise to other parts of the body.

The most obvious effects of a brain tumour are of morning headaches, getting better throughout the day. Also dizzyness, vomiting, possible personality changes, loss of motor function and lots of other things.

The only way that you can tell if you have brain pathology is to go see a doctor who will be able to examine you and can tell properly.

Answer 4

No they are not necessarily cancer, but they can be treated by the same agents, ie chemotherapy, to shrink them.

Your symptoms are ones to be concerned about. It could be a tumor, it could be many other things, including an aneurysm. I wouldn't wait. If you can go to emergency and that way they will do an MRI/CT scan right away. If you go through the normal process it could be eons before you are scheduled in. I've met many people with brain tumors who are in remission and fully cured, so don't wait. If it spreads then you've got less chances of recovery. But something weird is definitely going on that needs medical attention.

Answer 5

First of all : You need to see the doctor Pronto!!!!
Only he can tell you 100 % what's going on with your body . Could be something with your nerves or just high Bloodpreassue .

Answer 6

No. Tumors are either classified as benign, which means they are not growing. Or malignant, meaning they are cancerous (growing).

Answer 7

My sister had one removed and it was not cancerous. You need an MRI to determine if you have something wrong.

Answer 8

My Dad had one and it was . He is gone now .
Not all of them are .

Answer 9

Have you been tested for epilepsy ?