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Yes, brain tumours can show up very clearly on CT scans especially if the patient is injected with an X-ray dye.
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How long can you live with a brain tumor?
5YEARS
Why would the doctor order a brain scan?
There are several different reasons why one would be referred for a brain scan. Some examples include to clarify or rule out the presence of a brain tumor.
How do you do pep scan?
A PET scan is a scan of the brain to see what's going on inside. It is used for cancer patients to find out exactly where the tumor is and make surgery easier.
What is a non benign tumor?
Its a malignant tumor.
Do you have to get a shot when you go in for a cat scan for pneumonia?
You never have to have medical care if you don't want it and are an adult, but it probably is not wise to avoid care that is ordered for you. If a shot is recommended by your health care professional, you should probably take it. If it is ordered by your health care professional and your parent says to do what the doctor says, you need to do what the doctor says, if you are a minor. It may be that they want you to get a vaccination to prevent some types of pneumonia, that you may not have now, but could get as a secondary infection...this would be a very good idea. It may also be that they are wanting to give you a shot of an antibiotic to treat pneumonia or to prevent it from developing with another infection or condition. Or you may have to have an injection of contrast ("dye") for the CT scan make a better picture.If you have to get a shot, see the related questions below about how to make a shot not hurt. Relax, and follow your doctors (and parent's) orders.Answer from a WikiAnswers contributor about their personal experience:I didn'tMore from another WikiAnswers contributor about CT scan use in pneumonia:If its just a pneumonia you wouldn't need a CT scan but scans are done in pneumonia to detect complications such as abscess formation or to look for an underlying cause such as tumor. These show up better if contrast agent is injected and would be essential for tumor staging. Very rarely people are allergic to the contrast and then a scan without contrast is better than nothing.
When was Brain Tumor Society created?
Brain Tumor Society was created in 1989.
When was Brain Tumor Foundation created?
Brain Tumor Foundation was created in 1998.
Should a doctor be able to give information on brain tumor symptoms?
Yes if brain tumor or cancers are their specialty then as a doctor they should have a decent if not vast amount of information on brain tumor symptoms and how to cure the brain tumor.
Is brain tumor a serious affect?
Yes, a brain tumor is very serious affect. It can kill you. Most people that develop a brain tumor can die shortly afterwards.
What does brain tumor affect Does it affect any other part of your head or brain parts Is there any cure for that?
How does a brain tumor affect the Brain?
What is brain tumor?
A brain tumor is a growth in a person's brain from rapidly multiplying cells that can affect the way your brain or nervous system works.
When was American Brain Tumor Association created?
American Brain Tumor Association was created in 1973.
Where was Ted Kennedy's tumor?
His cancerous tumor was inside his brain, which caused a few seizures.
Can a brain tumor make you dizzy?
yes, some minor symptoms of a brain tumor is dizziness
Is sometime hurt in the right temporal lobe a tumor?
Brain has no sensation. There are very less chances of brain tumor. Still you can go for CT scan of the brain to rule out the brain tumor. Your physician will help you in this respect.
What are the problems when there is brain tumor?
A brain tumor is when cell are multiplying really fast in the brain. they can cause you to lose your skill and abilities to do something.
What is the difference between glioma and glioblastoma?
Glioblastoma is a malignant tumor of the brain. It often invasive and agressive form of brain tumor whereas Glioma is often a benign primary brain tumor. Glioblastoma has the tedency to spread locally or to other part of the brain. Treatment of Glioblastoma includes combination of surgery, radiatoin with or without chemotherapy. Gliomas usually do not spread and are treated by resection alone.
