Brain tumour signs and symptoms
Get information about brain tumour signs and symptoms and how they are diagnosed by healthcare professionals.
More than 12,000 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour each year. But it is not one disease. There are more than 120 different types of brain tumour already known to us, and with different areas of the brain controlling different functions, outcomes can be very different from person to person, both in the short and long term.
We’ve put together information to help you find out more about the common brain tumour signs and symptoms and what you can look out for. Click on the headings below to find out more about these symptoms in adults and children, how you can talk to your doctor about them and how they are diagnosed.
Child symptoms
How to spot possible signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children.
Adult symptoms
About the signs and symptoms of brain tumours and when to see your doctor.
Symptoms by location
Learn about how symptoms can differ based on the location of a brain tumour.
Talking to your doctor
Here’s some advice on how to prepare for your appointment with your GP.
Diagnosing brain tumours
Find out how brain tumours are diagnosed including scans, eye tests and biomarker testing.
After diagnosis
Find out what to do after a brain tumour diagnosis, including information and support.
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