Brain Tumour Awareness guest post

Please take the time to read this guest post from a fellow blogger about her story and Brain tumours.

We all know what the pink ribbon is for.  I want to tell you about another ribbon.  One that is near and dear to my…. brain.  It is the grey ribbon.

October is Brain Tumour Awareness Month #BTAM2012 in Canada. You can find all sorts of information at the Brain Tumour Foundation Of Canadas website.

Did you know that 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour every day?  I was one of them on September 13, 2009.  You can read more about that day on my blog Shannons View from Here.

Did you know that there is no know cause of a brain tumour?

Did you know that there are over 120 different types of brain tumours?

Did you know that Brain tumours in children are different from those in adults and are often treated differently. Although as many as 60% of children with brain tumours will survive, they are often left with long-term side effects. Want more info? Find out more brain tumour facts at www.braintumour.ca/2494/brain-tumour-facts . Signs and symptoms of a brain tumour (please contact your family doctor if you have any of these symptoms).

Here is a list from the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada website:

Every day this month you can read a story of strength on Brain Tumour Foundation of Canadas website.  Spread the word this month o Twitter with these tweets

• October is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, learn about the strength of the 55,000 Canadians living with a BT:http://ow.ly/cB03r #BTAM2012

• Some signs and symptoms of a brain tumour include: Visual disturbance such as double or blurred vision. Learn more: http://ow.ly/6BPGz
  
• Some signs and symptoms of a brain tumour include: Physical weakness or paralysis. Learn more: http://ow.ly/6BPGz
  
• Some signs and symptoms of a brain tumour include: Personality changes. Learn more: http://ow.ly/6BPGz
  
• Some signs and symptoms of a brain tumour include: Morning nausea and vomiting. Learn more: http://ow.ly/6BPGz
  
• Some signs and symptoms of a brain tumour include:Dizziness or unsteadiness. Learn more: http://ow.ly/6BPGz
  
• Some signs and symptoms of a brain tumour include: Frequent headaches, hearing impairment, dizziness.Learn more: http://ow.ly/6BPGz
  
• If you or someone you care about are concerned about your health, please consult your doctor. Learn more:http://ow.ly/6BPGz