Symptoms Of Glioblastoma

Memory Loss

Glioblastoma comes with a host of neurological or cognitive deficits, one of these being the loss of memory. Though they don’t occur in all patients, memory problems are severe and can come in different forms. Loss of memory caused by glioblastoma can affect a patient’s ability to store, keep, or retrieve memories. The prevalence and type of memory loss depend almost entirely on the location and size of the tumor in the brain, though certain kinds of treatment can temporarily worsen the loss of memory as the brain swells during the healing process. Because memory loss caused by glioblastoma is affected by the part of the brain in which the tumor forms, it is important to note the kinds of memories a patient is losing. For instance, a tumor in the occipital lobe, a portion of the brain involved in processing sight, may cause a loss of visual memories and images, but not a loss of memories related to hearing.

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Behavioral And Personality Shifts

The symptoms of glioblastoma that very negatively affects patients and their loved ones are behavioral and personality shifts. These changes are often negative and can be caused by changes in the brain or formed as a reaction to other symptoms, such as pain and stress. Changes in personality can be profound, especially when caused directly by the tumor rather than other symptoms. This is most common when the tumor forms in the frontal lobe of the brain, which controls an individual’s personality. Pituitary tumors can also affect personality and behavior, as this section of the brain regulates hormones that can create a wide array of effects on a person’s mood and body function. Because it is difficult to understand these changes in another person, it is important for loved ones and caregivers to be understanding and patient when treating or living with people who suffer from glioblastoma.

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