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A tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the body due to dysfunction of cells that grow and divide more than they should. Tumors also occur in the brain or can spread to the brain from elsewhere. They are either benign, which is not cancerous, or malignant, which is cancerous.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 18,600 people have died from brain and nervous system cancers this year in the United States alone. The disease affects adults and the elderly, but also adolescents and children. On the occasion of World Brain Tumor Day, which aims to raise awareness about the disease, we examine its history, purpose and meaning.
History
The non-profit organization, Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe eV or German Brain Tumor Association, celebrated World Brain Tumor Day for the first time on June 8, 2000. They decided to announce this annual international event as a tribute to every patient suffering from a brain tumor across the world. and their loved ones. The Leipzig-based organization was founded in 1998 with 800 current members and more in fourteen nations. Many scientists, healthcare professionals and families of patients support their efforts.
Goal
The aim of the German Brain Tumor Association is to find a cure for brain tumors. To this end, it supports scientific research, in particular studies in neuro-oncology. With the motto “knowledge creates the future”, the association supports and accompanies patients with brain tumors and those who take care of them.
They disseminate the latest information in brain tumor diagnosis and treatment through their website, hirntumorhilfe.org and also publish a magazine. They also organize conferences and provide other services over the phone. The association also aims to promote cooperation between groups involved in the research and treatment of brain tumors.
Status in India
According to the Indian government’s National Health Portal (NHP), brain tumor cases are on the rise in India. In children, it is more common in girls. The NHP also mentions that most patients die within 9 to 12 months of diagnosis and only 3% survive beyond three years. A national cancer control program has been launched by the Indian government with the aim of preventing the disease, screening and detecting it early and providing treatment.
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