As tumor cells multiply within the brain, they can press against, irritate and/or destroy normal brain tissue.
As a result, brain metastases are associated with symptoms such as:
- Persistent headaches
- Weakness
- Pain or numbness
- Double or blurred vision
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Changes in mood and personality
- Changes in ability to think and learn
- New seizures
- Gradual onset of speech difficulty
- Difficulty with motor skills or paralysis
However, not everyone gets every symptom. In fact, about one-third of people with brain metastases have no symptoms at all. That's why it is important to have regular follow-up visits with your physician after being treated for cancer.
