Many brain tumor symptoms are similar if not identical to signs of common conditions. In all of these cases, the balance of probabilities is that the symptom does not come from a tumor. What part of the brain the tumor is pressing against determines the type of symptoms. However, if it becomes difficult for someone to speak there is no way they can quickly dismiss it as nothing worth worrying about. Tumors in the brain stem can affect the ability to speak. Anyone in this situation should immediately seek medical help.

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