General signs and symptoms caused by brain tumors may include: New onset or change in pattern of headaches Headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe Unexplained nausea or vomiting Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision Gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg Difficulty with balance Speech  Read More

Von Hippel-Lindau disease-related tumors can grow in many different parts of the body. Hence there isn’t one primary symptom. Depending on the size and location of tumors, you may experience symptoms such as: Abnormality of the eye: Any abnormality of the eye, that includes location, spacing, and intraocular abnormalities. Hypertension: The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic a  Read More

Together, you and your doctor come up with a treatment plan depending on the stage of your cancer, your treatment objectives, your general health, and the side effects you're willing to put up with. 1. Radiation therapy or a radiation and chemotherapy combination is typically used as the first step in the treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer. 2. High-powered energy beams, such as X-rays or protons, are  Read More

Pheochromocytomas are a type of tumor of the adrenal glands that can release high levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine. As the name implies, the adrenalglands are located near the "renal" (kidney) area.  One adrenal gland sits on top of each of the two kidneys. Despite their small size, the adrenal glands have many functions. They are complex endocrine (hormone secreting) glands. Cells in different regions of the adrenal  Read More

Large pituitary tumors — those measuring about 1 centimeter (slightly less than a half-inch) or larger — are known as macroadenomas. Smaller tumors are called microadenomas. Because of the size of macroadenomas, they can put pressure on the normal pituitary gland and nearby structures. Signs and symptoms related to tumor pressure Signs and symptoms of pressure from a pituitary tumor may include: Heada  Read More