![]() ![]() People with a family history of astrocytomas are four times more likely to develop one however, it would still be unusual to develop a brain cancer even with a family history. A recent review found that there is a familial component to astrocytomas but not to glioblastomas. Two of the more common types of primary brain cancers are astrocytomas and glioblastomas. Many cancers that can metastasize to the brain run in families. A primary brain cancer is one that starts in the brain, as opposed to when cancer in a different area of the body spreads to the brain, which is much more common. Primary brain cancers are uncommon, and there are different types. ![]() Should he get tested? Is this even something you can get tested for? - J.A.M.ĪNSWER: Many cancers run in families, some more so than others. Is it possible this could be hereditary? Neither of them had any kids, but they have an older brother. After having similar symptoms, my other cousin, his older sister, who is in her mid-60s, just had surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor. ROACH: My cousin was in his mid-40s when he died of a brain tumor, over 10 years ago. As an internist, I would take the opportunity to make sure your risk for developing blockages in the arteries is as low as it can be, including a review of blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol, diet, exercise and stress.ĭEAR DR. If the eye doctor has done a complete exam and found nothing, that’s a good sign. Perhaps that is similar to what you are calling “kaleidoscope vision.” Many people will describe a “jagged” or “shimmering” appearance, making the diagnosis of migraine aura more likely. Some people can develop migraine aura without headache. ANSWER: Sudden changes in vision in a 70-year-old man should raise the concern about a blockage in the arteries to the eye however, the pattern you are describing sounds most likely to me to be a migraine aura. ![]()
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