Central nervous system tumours always start in the brain or spinal cord.
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A tumour in the central nervous system does not always begin in the organs of the central nervous system. Sometimes a tumour may be formed in a distant part of the body such as the lungs or mouth, which then spreads to the brain or spinal cord. These are known as secondary or metastatic tumours. Primary tumours are the ones that begin in the organs of the central nervous system.
It is rare for tumours of the central nervous system to spread to other parts of the body.
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Unlike the tumours that form in any other system of the body, central nervous system tumours tend to remain in the brain or spinal cord. However, that does not mean that these tumours can be considered benign or non-cancerous. They can still grow and spread to other parts of the brain or spinal cord, destroying healthy tissue. Tumours of the central nervous system need to be removed completely and destroyed in order to prevent them from reaching a life-threatening stage.
Which of the following food items must you avoid when you have a primary tumour in your brain and are undergoing treatment for brain cancer?
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The rule of thumb is to avoid all white food items as these tend to be highly processed with a very low nutrient content. This slows down the treatment and recovery process. White bread is the most common culprit when it comes to this and must be removed from the diet. Be sure to replace it with other healthy sources of grains such as brown bread or food made from whole-grain wheat.
Which of the following increases the risk of getting a tumour in the central nervous system?
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The people who are most likely to get a tumour in the brain or the spinal cord are the ones who already have it in the medical history of the family. If you have a close relative who has had a tumour in the central nervous system before, chances are that you may eventually go through the same experience yourself.
You need to adopt certain lifestyle habits if you wish to prevent central nervous system tumours.
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Tumours of the central nervous system have no links to the lifestyle of a person. This includes diet, exercise, drinking and smoking habits, stress levels at work, etc. The most likely cause of a central nervous system tumour is genetics even the fittest and healthiest person in the world can get a tumour in the brain or spinal cord if it is contained in the medical history of the family.
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