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700,000. This is the number of people that were living with brain tumors in 2016. Although, brain tumors are not that common. However, 12 people out of 100,000 are likely to be diagnosed with cancer. There are nearly 80,000 diagnosed with cancer each year, in the U.S \u2013 but only 32\u2105 of them are malignant (cancerous) brain tumors.<\/p>\n

However, 90\u2105 of meningiomas are considered benign (non-cancerous). When it comes to primary brain cancers, meningiomas consist of 27\u2105 of them. That’s why they’re considered a bit common as well.<\/p>\n

But, which is the deadliest type of brain tumor?<\/p>\n

Glioblastoma multiforme, also known as GBM, consists of 45\u2105 of all the malignant brain cancers. Another shocking thing about meningiomas is that before they even show symptoms, they can reach a large size.<\/p>\n

Now that we’ve discovered the prevalence of brain tumors, let’s dive into the interesting facts of meningiomas:<\/p>\n

1. Risk Factors<\/h3>\n

People between the age of 40 to 70 are more likely to get diagnosed with meningiomas. Though, it’s more relevant in women than men. If you’re wondering if a kid you know might have a meningioma, they’re extremely rare when it comes to children. So, you don’t really have to worry about it. Just consult a doctor.<\/p>\n

There aren’t many factors that lead to the development of meningioma, but previous trauma<\/a> can contribute to its development. If you look closely, you’ll see that meningiomas are often seen at the place of previous trauma. Previous trauma such as a scarred dura or a skull fracture. The confusing fact is that scientists haven’t really discovered what\u2019s the connection between meningioma and brain trauma.<\/p>\n

Another factor that contributes to the development of meningioma is radiation. Try not to be too exposed to radiation. It has been linked to a higher risk of meningioma.<\/p>\n

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2. Common Symptoms<\/h3>\n

Actually, meningioma doesn\u2019t show obvious symptoms for most of the time. Although, headaches tend to worsen as time passes, which is the most significant symptom. Some other symptoms include short-term memory loss, personality changes, difficulty speaking and understanding things, eye weakness, and nausea<\/a>. These symptoms may seem similar to the symptoms of strokes.<\/p>\n

Meningioma tumors are mostly benign, so you wouldn’t even need surgery. Since these tumors are born through the cells in the meninges, which is a lining on the spinal cord and the brain. So, you can say, that they’re not technically brain tumors because they don’t arise from the mutated brain cells.\u00a0 Non-cancerous or benign brain cancers can be extremely harmful too, in some rare cases. Also, if you’re a person that has had a stroke before, try to seek a doctor\u2019s help for further assistance so you don’t get a stroke again in the future.<\/p>\n

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3. Survival Rates Differ<\/h3>\n

It depends on the type of cancer a person has. Some cancers develop in some areas of the body and then go to the brain, causing a brain tumor<\/a>. Mostly, these are highly treatable and easily diagnosed.<\/p>\n

However, other brain cancers are developed in the brain. They’re called primary brain cancers. They may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). Your doctor may know the best about them.<\/p>\n

If your brain cancer is benign, then it can get treated easily. Some cancers end up finishing with just one treatment. Although, the malignant ones need different treatments.<\/p>\n

Survival rates may vary from person to person. It all depends on the kind of primary brain cancer you have. However, you don’t have to worry about it. If you have a family member that is going through a brain tumor, just hope for the best. There are many effective treatments out there.<\/p>\n

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4. Meningiomas Growth and Size<\/h3>\n

Doesn’t mean if meningiomas are born through meninges, so they wouldn’t grow inside your skull. This is not something to worry about, as most of the meningiomas are benign and not that serious.<\/p>\n

However, meningiomas can grow and cause swelling<\/a>, which will press against the skull or the brain. It may cause brain tumor symptoms, but not brain tumors in general. So, there’s nothing to worry about here. Meningiomas typically cause vision problems, seizures, and headaches, as you may already know. But even a severe headache, on its own, can be a symptom of a brain tumor or meningioma.<\/p>\n

Meningiomas, which are larger than the normal ones, can end up blocking the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. The blockage results in hydrocephalus (which is water on the brain) that can have an impact on your memory. The tumor on other locations of your brain can affect vision and sense of smell.<\/p>\n

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5. It\u2019s Often Incidental<\/h3>\n

You know this already, but the thing is that it can be shocking to get diagnosed with a meningioma \u2013 for most of the population, it\u2019s unexpected. A meningioma diagnosis mostly occurs when your doctor is looking to find something else.<\/p>\n

But what happens next?<\/p>\n

The doctor finds a brain tumor on an MRI or a CT, meanwhile observing someone for another cause. This cause can either be a neurological<\/a> issue or either a brain injury. A meningioma diagnosis is mostly incidental. So, when the doctor happens to discover a tumor, you’ll be getting more tests to see how your tumor will tend to behave. Observing the data, your neurosurgeon will suggest eliminating the tumor or maybe waiting to watch if it gets larger or not.<\/p>\n

Overall, meningiomas are benign. Sometimes, they even grow for years without causing any trouble for you. However, some of them can get large in these cases.<\/p>\n

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6. Meningioma and Age<\/h3>\n

This may sound surprising to you, but the truth is that brain tumor can actually happen at any age. We\u2019re talking about primary brain tumors here. In case you forget, primary brain tumors are those tumors that arise within the brain. These brain tumors can happen at any age. However, they are the most prevalent in older adults and children.<\/p>\n

What’s even more surprising? These brain tumors are the most common type of cancers that can occur in children from 0 to 14 years. But there’s no need to worry too much about it since the most common age of diagnosis for this disease is 59 years. Although, brain tumors themselves occur between the age of 40 to 70, as mentioned before. Mostly, the causes of meningiomas<\/a> are unknown to the doctors or the neurosurgeons. Scientists still haven’t discovered all the causes.<\/p>\n

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7. Meningioma Treatment<\/h3>\n

Sometimes, your doctor may suggest some observation for the meningioma, even if it is relatively small or not even causing any issue for you. You will have to go for regular MRIs to get it checked. If surgery is needed, which is not likely to happen, it will be done through a craniotomy or another procedure. The doctor may look over what the surgery might involve, and what you should expect after the surgery.<\/p>\n

However, afterward your treatment, your doctor may suggest you coming for regular MRIs but it depends on which type of condition you had.<\/p>\n

In many cases, the MRIs won’t be needed afterward treatment. Nearly after 10 years, almost 90\u2105 of patients have reported that they haven’t seen a reoccurrence of the tumor. This was the case where their tumor<\/a> was removed totally by neurosurgeons. However, if your tumor is not removed completely, you’d have to come for regular MRIs.\r\n

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