studied. Outcome varies considerably depending on the type of tumor
and how far it has spread at diagnosis. Glioblastomas usually have
poor outcomes while meningiomas usually have good outcomes. The
average five year survival rate for brain cancer in the United States is
33%.
Secondary or metastatic brain tumors are more common than primary
brain tumors, with about half of metastases coming from lung cancer.
Primary brain tumors occur in around 250,000 people a year globally,
making up less than 2% of cancers. In children younger than 15, brain
tumors are second only to acute lymphoblastic leukemia as a cause of
cancer. In Australia the average economic cost of a case of brain
cancer is $1.9 million, the greatest of any type of cancer.
PROTECT THE BRAIN AND PREVENT CANCER BY
EATING BLUEBERRIES
NaturalHealth365) Protect your brain from the negative effects of
aging, like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by adding organic
blueberries to your next smoothie or breakfast meal. This may
surprise you – but the greatest (health) concern aging people have is
loss of brain function and becoming a burden to family and friends.
Keep reading to discover a natural way to prevent mental decline.
Can chronic stress damage your short term memory?
Did you ever forget where you put your keys, glasses, or cell phone?
How many of us are challenged to remember someone’s name and
how many times has this occurred only seconds after being introduced
41
Le portrait magazine