Early diagnosis & treatment cure brain tumours

New Delhi, Nov 3: As the world remembers this week as 'brain tumour awareness' health experts advise public to get treatment done at the earliest whether its surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy, as it will increase chances of survival.

According to CNN-IBN, ten years ago, 61-year-old Suresh Kumar Lonial suffered from brain tumour, but now he is cured of this ailment due to his early detection and treatment.

Health experts said at least 10 people out of 1 lakh in India are affected with brain tomours. In fact, some doctors estimate that when it comes to brain tumours, 50 of 75 cases are cancerous. Some of the signs that health expert indicates are

"Headaches, blurring of vision. In addition to it weakness of hands, legs and speech area," says Dr Pranav Kumar, Senior Consultant, Neurosurgeon, Apollo Hospital.

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