Tumor Types

Brain tumor symptoms can vary according to tumor type and location. There are times a person may have no symptoms when their brain tumor is discovered.

• National Headache Foundation
• Visual changes such as double vision or loss of vision
• Personality changes – more information can be found through the American Brain Tumor Association
• Memory loss
• Poor coordination
• Difficulty speaking or comprehending
• Seizures. There are many different types of seizures and not all seizures cause loss of consciousness or uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs. For more information about what to do in the event that you or your loved one experiences a seizure, please refer to the American Brain Tumor Association

Some additional online guides are available for more information about specific tumor types:

• Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Brain Tumors (http://blog.braintumor.org/files/public-docs/frankly-speaking-about-cancer-brain-tumors.pdf)
• National Cancer Institute’s online book, What You Need to Know About Brain Tumors (http://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/wyntk-brain-tumors)