The oncologist listed the unexpected symptoms of glioblastoma

Candidate of Medical Sciences, oncologist Evgeny Cheremushkin spoke about the unexpected symptoms of glioblastoma.

In conversation with aif.ru On Tuesday, April 14, the doctor noted that glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, most often it is detected by chance. According to him, the disease can be suspected by symptoms such as a sharp deterioration in vision, hearing and sense of smell, headaches and loss of coordination, after which the patient is usually referred for an MRI scan with contrast to confirm the diagnosis.

The expert clarified that in the early stages, the tumor is more often found in people aged 30-40 years, since such symptoms are atypical for them and cause alertness. At the same time, the peak incidence occurs at the age of 60-70 years, however, in elderly patients, the disease is more difficult to recognize due to blurred symptoms associated with age-related changes.

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Oncologist Alexey Rumyantsev warned on April 13 that the symptoms of ovarian cancer are often not obvious.: This may be a slight heaviness in the abdomen, minor digestive problems, or a gradual increase in abdominal volume. He clarified that the average age of patients is about 60 years, the website writes. kp.ru .

Oncologist and surgeon Ruslan Basanov spoke on April 7 about the reasons for the increase in cancer in women. According to him, hormonal changes affect the development of tumors.

On April 2, Cheryomushkin listed the signs of a malignant tumor in his arms and legs. In particular, a lump in the extremities of the body most often indicates sarcoma. It develops in connective tissues: muscles, fat, cartilage, blood vessels, reports RT.

In March, Czech oncologist Jiri Kubes said that episodic shoulder pain may be an early symptom of liver cancer. According to him, this is because the liver is located close to the nerves connecting to the shoulder, notes 360.ru .

Also in March, Cheryomushkin noted that stomach cancer is one of the most common. The symptoms of such cancer are weakness and fatigue, prolonged loss of appetite and weight loss, writes NSN.

Previously Pravda.Ru, referring to experts, wrote that millions of people face cancer every year, while the early symptoms often go unnoticed. Experts identify several alarming signs: a prolonged cough for more than three weeks may indicate lung cancer, persistent heartburn may indicate problems with the esophagus or throat, changes in moles may indicate melanoma, prolonged enlargement of lymph nodes may indicate possible oncological processes, and blood in the stool may indicate intestinal cancer. Experts emphasize that such symptoms cannot be ignored: if they occur, it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible.

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