6. Difficulty remembering things
Memory loss is a common age-related symptom. However, if your memory loss is accompanied by headaches, vision issues and mood changes, it could be a symptom of a brain tumor. In fact, according to Kesari, one of the first symptoms people with brain tumors notice is memory loss that’s associated with neither age nor injury.
Also, “the key to a tumor’s symptoms really depends on its location,” says Theodore Schwartz, MD, a neurosurgeon with the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center. For instance, someone may experience limb weakness or blurry vision if the tumor is located near the part of the brain that controls the arm or eyesight. It’s crucial to detect this deadly disease in early stages, no matter what form of cancer you have. Speaking of stages…. here are 7 types of cancer that are really tricky to detect early.
