World Brain Tumor Day 2024: The date, theme, background, importance, and everything you need to know
Every year on June 8, people around the world observe World Brain Tumour Day to increase awareness of this fatal illness and to show support for those who are affected.
One of the most incapacitating brain disorders, brain tumors can impair brain activity and result in a variety of neurological conditions and impairments, such as trouble walking, short-term memory loss, or difficulty focusing. It is an atypical enlargement of brain tissue or its covering, and it may or may not be malignant. All brain tumors have the potential to cause disabilities or even death if left untreated. Cancerous tumors grow more quickly than non-cancerous ones and need to be treated right away.
The location of the brain tumor can affect the symptoms. The development of symptoms may be delayed if the tumor occurs in less active regions of the brain until it reaches a very large size. Brain tumors can develop in brain tissue or, in a condition known as metastatic brain tumor, they can spread from other parts of the body to the brain.
Seizures, numbness or weakness in the hands or legs, walking imbalance, behavioral changes, double vision, memory loss, headaches, hearing loss, and behavioral changes are some signs of brain tumors.
When is the 2024 World Brain Tumor Day?
Every year on June 8 (a Saturday), the world medical community observes World Brain Tumour Day to raise awareness of the importance of ongoing efforts to inform the public and provide support to those impacted by brain tumors.
World Brain Tumor Day 2024's past
The German Brain Tumour Association, a non-profit organization based in Leipzig, founded Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V. in 2000, marking the beginning of World Brain Tumour Day's 24 year history. Since then, the worldwide day has been devoted to bringing attention to brain tumors and supporting patients who suffer from them everywhere.
Importance of the 2024 World Brain Tumor Day
Preventing neurological symptoms and disabilities after a brain tumor requires prompt diagnosis. Being aware of the early indicators will help to ensure prompt medical attention and a quick recovery. Particularly malignant tumors must be treated right away to avoid becoming lethal. World Brain Tumour Day is the ideal occasion to raise awareness of the fatal condition, discuss issues associated with it, encourage research, and identify more cutting-edge and novel treatment options.
Theme for the 2024 World Brain Tumor Day
'Brain Health and Prevention' is the theme for World Brain Tumor Day in 2024. Maintaining the health of your brain and removing any potential risk factors can help significantly reduce your chance of developing the illness. Being aware of the risks can help us reduce them, from taking into account a family history of brain tumors to avoiding radiation exposure and environmental dangers like smoking.