Brain tumours in children and adolescents, though relatively rare, pose a significant health challenge due to their potentially severe impact on young, developing brains. Check these early signs New Delhi: Brain tumour cases are steadily increasing in India. As per reports around 20 per cent of the incidences are in children.
In 2020, a brain tumour was ranked the 10th most common kind of tumour among Indians. As per the report by the International Association of Cancer Registries (IARC) reported that there are over 28,000 cases of brain tumours reported in the country every year and over 24,000 people reportedly die due to brain tumours each year. Brain tumours in children and adolescents, though relatively rare, pose a significant health challenge due to their potentially severe impact on young, developing brains.
Dr Jayesh Sardhara , Senior Consultant – Neuro & Spine Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mulund & Kalyan and Satyaki Banerjee, Executive Director and Group Chief Operating Officer, Trivitron Healthcare told News9 , “Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving outcomes and preserving the quality of life. Parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals should be vigilant about recognizing the early signs of brain tumours in youth.” Common Types and Prevalence Pediatric brain tumours differ from those typically found in adults.
The most common types include medulloblastomas, gliomas (such as pilocytic astrocytomas), ependymomas, and brainstem gliomas. The.
