ON THIS PAGE: You will find information about the estimated number of people who will diagnosed with a brain tumor each year. You will also read general information on surviving the disease. Remember, survival rates depend on several factors, and no 2 people with a tumor are the same. Use the menu to see other pages.
ON THIS PAGE: You will learn about how doctors describe a cancer’s growth or spread. This is called the stage. Use the menu to see other pages.
Almost everyone gets a headache from time to time. This happens when the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels in your head and neck become inflamed and cause pain.
When you have cancer, it is important to pay attention to your headaches. They can be a symptom of cancer itself or a side effect of your cancer treatments. Headaches can be painful and disruptive so it is important to talk to your health care team when they happen.
Constipation happens when stools (feces) become less frequent, painful, or dry and difficult to pass. Constipation starts when the body absorbs more water or food moves through the bowels more slowly. It is a common symptom for people with cancer. There are treatments available to help relieve constipation and make patients more comfortable when passing stools.
