365Telugu.com online news,June 8th, 2023: Brain tumor cases are on the rise worldwide. The mortality rate is high due to brain-related diseases. Health experts say that recently the youth are also affected by it. A brain tumor is a problem of abnormal growth of brain cells, which can be due to many reasons
Educating people about brain tumors. World Brain Tumor Day is celebrated on June 8 every year with an aim to create awareness about preventive measures.
Health experts say that to prevent any disease, it is very important to have correct and scientific information about that disease. There is still a lack of information among people regarding brain tumor. There is a lot of misinformation about this issue. Most of us believe it.
Let’s explore some myths-facts about brain tumor.
Myth- A brain tumor means you have cancer..?
One of the most common misconceptions people have about brain tumors is that if a person is diagnosed with a brain tumor, it means they have cancer. However, the fact is that not every brain tumor is cancerous.
According to Cancer Research UK, brain tumors are classified based on how fast they grow. Grade 1, Grade 2 tumors are mostly harmless, although Grade 3, 4 tumors can be cancerous.
Myth- Does excessive use of mobile phones cause brain tumors?
The American Cancer Society conducted research to understand the facts behind this rumor, which reported that mobile phone use has no link to brain tumors. Researchers say there is no scientific evidence that using phones can cause brain tumors.
Radiation is definitely coming out from the mobile phone, which can cause a lot of damage. But it does not cause brain tumor.
Myth- If your parent has a brain tumor, are you at risk too?
Doctors say this is neither a complete myth nor a complete truth. The risk of brain tumors is hereditary, but only 5-10 percent of cases where a patient has a family history of this problem appear. Although its genetic risk is low.
According to Cancer Research UK only a few types of brain tumors are associated with a known heredity, but most are caused by radiation-chemical or other problems in the head.
Myth- Do older people get brain tumors?
A brain tumor can occur at any age, even children are at risk. The second most common cancer seen in children is brain or central nervous system (CNS) cancer. Some babies can develop brain tumors during pregnancy. It is detected on ultrasound in the third trimester of pregnancy. So always remember that this tumor can affect any person.