Brain Metastases

Brain metastasis refers to when cells from a cancer that originated in another part of the body spread to the brain and form one or more tumor sites there.

Common symptoms: A headache that differs from usual, nausea, difficulty speaking or moving, changes in vision, changes in behavior, or seizures may appear.

When to seek care? New or worsening neurological symptoms, especially in someone with a history of cancer, require timely evaluation.

Which specialist treats it? The oncologist, together with the neurologist and, depending on the case, the neurosurgeon, make up the team that evaluates this situation. With any significant neurological change, the prudent course is to seek care promptly so that a professional can assess it.