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health15 days ago•35 min saved

Welsh mom uncovers brain tumor after years of doctors attributing headaches to postpartum anxiety

A 38-year-old mother in Wales spent six years with headaches before an MRI in 2025 revealed a brain tumor likely present for 15–20 years. She was diagnosed with a low‑grade meningioma, underwent a 12‑hour surgery removing about 85% of the tumor (with the remainder wrapped around her optic nerve), faced post‑operative infection and emergency skull‑related procedures, and now awaits a titanium skull plate and possible radiotherapy while unable to work.

via Yahoo|

#brain-tumor #health #meningioma

health16 days ago•36 min saved

Seizures Mistaken for Menopause Lead to Discovery of 10 Brain Tumors in 54-Year-Old Mom

A 54-year-old British mother, Kerry Brown, mistook episodes of tingling, fatigue and hot flashes for menopause until an MRI revealed multiple brain tumors. Doctors initially found four tumors, but surgery uncovered a total of 10, with five removed. Brown subsequently faced seizures and partial blindness from optic nerve pressure, and two tumors have begun to grow again, necessitating radiation; she’s now sharing her story to raise awareness and funds for Brain Tumour Research.

via Yahoo|

#brain-tumor-research #brain-tumors #health

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Lawyer Survives Giant Brain Tumor After Sudden Collapse

Houston attorney Nate Broughty, known online as 'Nate The Lawyer,' fainted and developed severe headaches, leading doctors to discover a massive brain tumor (meningioma). Surgeons removed about 90% of it in a 15-hour operation; initial grading was grade 2 but later tests suggested a low-grade, near-benign tumor. Three months post-op scans showed no remaining tumor, and he is adjusting to life after surgery while doctors continue monitoring; the family had also faced his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.

via TODAY.com|

#brain-surgery #brain-tumor #health

health6 months ago•3 min saved

Pfizer Faces Lawsuits Over Birth Control Linked to Brain Tumors

Pfizer is sued in the US by women claiming its contraceptive Depo-Provera caused brain tumors, with allegations that the company failed to warn about the risks, leading to a growing number of lawsuits and a court hearing to address the issue of liability and regulatory warnings.

via The Guardian|

#brain-tumors #depo-provera #health

health9 months ago•2 min saved

Long-Term Contraceptive Use and Brain Tumor Risks

A study suggests that long-term use of the contraceptive pill desogestrel may slightly increase the risk of developing non-cancerous brain tumors called meningiomas, especially after more than five years of continuous use. The risk is small, and the tumors often regress after stopping the medication. No increased risk was found with levonorgestrel, another progestogen. Women should discuss contraceptive options with their healthcare providers, considering these findings.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-tumor #contraceptive-pill #desogestrel

health9 months ago•8 min saved

Link Between Contraceptive Use and Increased Brain Tumor Risk

Claire Love was diagnosed with a meningioma, a common brain tumour, at age 35, which she suspects was linked to her long-term use of the contraceptive jab Depo-Provera. Recent studies suggest a higher risk of meningioma associated with the contraceptive, raising concerns about informed consent and potential legal actions. Her case highlights the possible health risks of hormonal contraceptives and the importance of awareness and monitoring.

via Daily Mail|

#brain-tumour #contraceptive-risks #depo-provera

health10 months ago•4 min saved

Contraceptive Pill Use and Potential Brain Tumor Risk: What You Need to Know

New research suggests that women taking the mini-pill containing desogestrel for more than five years may have a slightly increased risk of developing benign brain tumours called meningiomas, though the overall risk remains very low. Experts advise women not to be alarmed and to consult their doctors if concerned, as the increased risk disappears within a year of stopping the medication.

via Daily Mail|

#brain-tumours #contraceptive-pill #health

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Contraceptive Pill Associated with Slight Increase in Brain Tumor Risk

A large French study suggests that using the progestogen-only contraceptive pill desogestrel for more than five years may slightly increase the risk of developing benign brain tumors called meningiomas, but the risk diminishes after stopping the medication. Short-term use does not appear to increase risk, and the findings highlight the importance of healthcare provider consultation for women on long-term contraceptives.

via Newsweek|

#brain-tumor #contraceptive-pill #desogestrel

health10 months ago•2 min saved

Pregnant Women Survive Brain Tumors Amid Life-Threatening Seizures

A Merseyside woman, Hayley Burrows, was diagnosed with a large brain tumour just hours before giving birth to her son via emergency C-section, after suffering seizures. She underwent surgery nine weeks postpartum, facing significant physical and emotional challenges, highlighting the importance of awareness about brain tumours which can develop silently for years.

via BBC|

#brain-tumour #emergency-surgery #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Link Between Hormone Medication and Increased Brain Tumor Risk Revealed in French Study"

Prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs, such as medrogestone and medroxyprogesterone acetate, is associated with an increased risk of developing intracranial meningioma, a type of brain tumor. This study is the first to assess the risk associated with progestogens used by millions of women worldwide, and further research is needed to better understand this risk. The study found no excess risk of meningioma for progesterone, dydrogesterone, or hormonal intrauterine systems, but further studies are urgently needed to gain a better understanding of this risk.

via Medical Xpress|

#brain-tumor-risk #health #hormone-drugs