10 Important Facts About Encephalopathy
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Encephalopathy Fact #6: Caused By Tumors
One of mankind’s greatest ever quests is to find a cure for cancer. There is still a long way to go but we are in a better position to treat it now than ever before. Still, though, we are often helpless when it comes to cancer and it can present a very real threat to our lives. If a tumor develops, it can be devastating, particularly if it is in the brain.
An expanding brain tumor can cause untold damage to the brain and a fatality is likely in most cases. What’s more is that tumors elsewhere in the body can also lead to the brain becoming damaged.
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