I'm a top neurologist - here's the common sign of brain cancer people often ignore READ MORE: I thought I just had a headache - but I've only got 12 months to live By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:47, 20 June 2024 | Updated: 20:50, 20 June 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Doctors warn that Americans are 'masking' potential signs of brain cancer with painkillers. When a headache comes on, your first instinct may be to reach for a bottle of medicine or lie down in a dark, quiet room.
However, if you find yourself constantly popping pills or having to stop your everyday activities, it may be a sign of something more sinister. Dr Mina Lobbous, a physician at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute, said that brain cancer, which kills 18,000 Americans every year, can manifest as persistent headaches that require some form of painkiller to alleviate. She also warned that the condition can be difficult to diagnose early due to a lack of preventative screening.
Experts warned that regularly getting headaches that require pain meds could be a sign of brain cancer Former Senator John McCain (left) and Beau Biden (right) both died of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer with just a seven percent survival rate 'It is very important to be mindful of symptoms that require more urgent evaluation, as early detection and intervention can have a significant impact on outcomes such as survival or neurological function in some types of tumors,' Dr Lobbous.
