Common adulthood occurrence could be early sign of brain cancer
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- A new study published in JAMA Neurology identifies first-time seizures in adults as a potential early warning sign of brain cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection for better outcomes.
- The research, involving nearly 49,900 Danish adults, found a significant short-term risk of developing cancer within a year after a first seizure, with a slightly increased long-term risk as well.
- Seizures may result from tumors or swelling in the brain cortex disrupting electrical activity, and can also indicate non-neurological cancers like lung, bronchial, and tracheal cancers due to metastatic disease affecting the brain.
- Experts caution that while seizures can have various causes, a first-time seizure should be treated seriously and prompt urgent medical evaluation to avoid delayed cancer diagnosis.
- The study highlights the need for heightened awareness of seizures as a critical symptom that may signal underlying serious health issues, including cancer.
