World Brain Tumour Day 2024: Understanding Brain Health and Prevention
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, June 8, 2024 |
| Event | World Brain Tumour Day |
| Initiated by | German Brain Tumour Association (Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V.) |
| First Observed | 2000 |
| Purpose | Raise awareness, support patients, educate people, promote research |
| Theme for 2024 | 'Brain Health and Prevention' |
| Brain Tumour Definition | Unusual growth of tissues in the brain or its covering |
| Types | Cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign) |
| Metastatic Brain Tumour | Spreads to the brain from other parts of the body |
| Common Symptoms | Seizures, weakness/numbness, imbalance, hearing loss, behavioural changes, double vision, memory loss, headaches |
| Prevention Strategies | Avoid radiation exposure, environmental hazards, smoking; consider family history |