Symptoms and Signs

The signs and symptoms of a brain tumor vary greatly and depend on the brain tumor's size, location and rate of growth. General signs and symptoms caused by brain tumors may include:

  New onset or change in pattern of headaches

  Headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe

  Unexplained nausea or vomiting

  Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision

  Gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg

  Difficulty with balance

  Speech difficulties

  Confusion in everyday matters

  Personality or behavior changes

  Seizures, especially in someone who doesn't have a history of seizures

  Hearing problems