Brain Tumor Literacy Level 2

Brain Tumor
What is it?
*Benign- Unlikely to Spread
*Malignant- Likely to Spread
*Symptoms- Vertigo, Headache, Convulsions, Altered
Consciousness, Inability to Follow Commands, Mental/Personality
Changes, Blurred/Decreased Vision, Altered Gait, Vomiting with or
without Nausea, Less of Sense of Smell, Elevated Blood Pressure
Facts:
*More Common- Girls Age 5 to 9
*Medications- Analgesics that relieve pain but often
Robs the Body of Vitamin C
What can I do?
*See your Physician- as needed; Radiation, Surgery,
Hypoalbuminemia, Monitor Albumin Levels
*See RD- for help as needed
*See FFF RD- on line for help
*AVOID- Excess Calories, Increase Fluids and Fiber
-AVOID- Constipation, Straining, Monitor for Dysphagia