From headaches to vision changes, these are the potential signs to watch out for. New statistics suggest the number of people diagnosed with brain tumours has risen by 30% in the last 20 years.
According to data from Public Health Scotland, the number has risen from 822 in 2000-02, to 1,069 in 2017-19. “These worrying figures show just how urgently we need to act on this devastating and life-changing disease,” said Dr David Jenkinson, the Brain Tumour Charity’s chief scientific officer.
He added: “While brain tumours remain relatively rare, incidence has continued to rise significantly over the last two decades, and this has unfortunately not yet been matched by the tangible progress in diagnosis, treatment and survival outcomes seen in many other cancers.”
