Brain Cancer Symptoms, Risk Factors and Some Prevention Tips, According to Dr. Oz

Do you worry about developing brain cancer? Do you wonder what types of headache may be indicating factors that brain cancer may be developing? Here are some facts about brain cancer, including some basic symptoms of the disease, some risk factors that show that you are at high risk of developing it, and some ways you may be able to prevent this scary condition, according to Dr. Oz.

Dr. Oz hosts the popular television show, "Dr. Oz." He is also a real physician. Recently, he did a segment on brain cancer. Here is a brief summary of what he shared with his audience.

Symptoms

Yes, there are some symptoms that may indicate that brain cancer is developing. These can include:

• Headaches, especially a headache that wakes you up at night or a headache that is with you when you wake up in the morning
• Changes in your personality
• Seizures

Risk Factors

The following is some risk factors that can cause your chances of developing brain cancer to rise:

• Being over the age of 50
• Having had 3 or more cat scans of your head or neck area
• Heavy cell phone use (although scientists and researchers are still debating this risk factor)

Prevention Tips

• Keeping a 2 week diary of your headaches. Write down such information as: the time of day they develop, the locations in your head that you feel pain, what medication helps or other actions, whether you believe the headache is a migraine, sinus, or tension headache and any other symptoms or details you think may be informative
• Eliminate cooked ham, processed pork and fried bacon from your diet. These items are not healthy and they can cause headaches
• Wear an earpiece when you are using your cell phone

Pay attention to how your body performs. Pay attention to any new pains that develop, especially headaches. Report changes to your physician. These are the ways in which you can help with your own health. There is also ways you can help catch things like brain cancer while there is still hope of treating it.

Sources:

"Dr. Oz"

WBNS Television, Columbus, Ohio (CBS)