Pages: 38 - 42
Article topics: Glioma, Metastatic brain cancer
Brain tumours can be primary, or secondary to a tumour which has developed elsewhere in the body. Primary malignant brain tumours are rare but are a devastating diagnosis for anyone affected due to their impact on neurological function, quality of life, and overall survival. Despite advances in treatment, prognosis and survival rates remain poor, with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The complex presentation of brain tumours can make early recognition difficult, and patients often experience a range of physical, cognitive and psychological symptoms that require comprehensive multidisciplinary management. This article discusses the disease in adults, outlining symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, so that nurses and non-medical prescribers will feel more confident in advising and supporting patients and families when needed.
