Brain metastases symptoms can vary depending on the size, number, and location of the metastases. They are similar to primary (originating in the brain) cancer symptoms and can include:
- Headaches: Often the most common symptom, headaches can become progressively worse.
- Seizures: These can be new onset or a change in pattern for those with a history of seizures.
- Cognitive or Personality Changes: This can include memory problems, confusion, or changes in behavior or personality.
- Motor Dysfunction: Weakness or numbness in parts of the body, difficulty walking, or problems with coordination.
- Sensory Changes: Altered sensation, such as numbness or tingling.
- Vision Problems: May include vision loss, double vision, or other visual disturbances.
- Speech Difficulties: Problems with speaking or understanding speech.
- Nausea and Vomiting: These can be due to increased intracranial pressure.
- Balance Problems: Difficulty with balance or dizziness.
These symptoms can develop rapidly or gradually, and their presence warrants prompt medical evaluation. At GW Cancer Center, you’ll be seen by doctors and surgeons who rank among the top neuro-oncology experts in the Washington, DC, region.
