Symptoms Of Glioblastoma

Neurological Deficits

In addition to the symptoms outlined above, glioblastoma can come with a wide range of other symptoms including many neurological deficits, or problems with brain function. These problems often manifest in the form of motor skill deficiencies, which doctors will initially test when they suspect a brain tumor may be present. In an estimated forty to sixty percent of patients, glioblastoma will cause difficulty balancing, controlling muscles, speech problems, difficulty walking, numbed sense, blurred vision, or a loss of appetite. These symptoms are widespread and occur depending on the location of the tumor. For example, a patient suffering from glioblastoma may have vision difficulties yet still maintain perfect balance depending on the tumor's location in the brain. Because of the range and independence of these symptoms, they must all be taken seriously.