Introduction – World Brain Tumor Day is celebrated every year on June 8 across the world to spread awareness about the harmful effects of brain tumors and also provide support to those patients who are suffering from brain tumors. This International Day provides an opportunity to encourage scientists to develop new treatment methods, and therapies worldwide. The main purpose of this international is to educate individuals about brain tumors worldwide. This global day is also providing an opportunity to pay tribute to those patients who are suffering from brain tumors and their families,

Brain Tumor – It is a dangerous disease, which occurs when cells grow at an abnormal rate to form a mass of abnormal cells inside the brain. A brain tumor can occur in the brain tissue and may be a life-threatening disease for people however it can be treatable completely. If brain tumor may occur inside the brain and is known as primary brain tumors and sometimes, cancer may spread to the brain from several other parts or organs of the human body and is called as metastatic brain tumors. A brain tumor is divided into two types such as benign (non-cancerous) tumors and cancerous (malignant) tumors. The treatment of a brain tumor depends on the type, size, location, and types of the tumor in the human body

Symptoms – The symptoms and signs of a brain tumor may depend on the location, type and the size of the brain tumor in any individual. It also depends on how fast the brain tumor is growing in the human body. Several common symptoms of a brain tumor are given below –

• Nausea
• Feel tiredness
• Blurred vision
• Behavioral or personality changes
• Memory issues
• Severe headache
• Vomiting
• Hearing issues

Treatment – The treatment of a brain tumor may depend on the size, locations, and types of the brain tumor.

Significance – The main aim of this international day is to spread awareness about the severity of a brain tumor among people across the world. You can also celebrate this international day by sharing about brain tumors on several social media websites including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and many more.