Fit and Healthy at 21, But a Shocking Diagnosis: How a Seizure During Exercise Uncovered a Life-Changing Cancer Battle
Diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor after sudden seizure and collapse at gym
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The story of a 21-year-old man who was diagnosed with a brain tumor after suffering a seizure while exercising was reported. Isaac and his girlfriend [사진=영국 매체 미러 보도 갈무리 / SWNS ‘Brain Tumour Research’]
The story of a 21-year-old man who was diagnosed with a brain tumor after suffering a seizure while exercising was reported.
According to the British media Mirror, Isaac Wilton (21) suffered a sudden seizure and collapsed while working out at the gym last April. Isaac was taken to the hospital after suffering a seizure he had never experienced before and was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
“I was healthy and normal when I suddenly had a seizure,” Isaac said. “I woke up in a hospital bed and found out that I had an aggressive brain tumor.” He added, “I never thought something like this would happen to me, who is only 21 years old.”
The tumor he suffered from was stage 4 glioblastoma (GBM), and the average survival time is known to be only 12 to 18 months. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, Isaac underwent surgery to remove the tumor last May. Isaac is not giving up hope. His family is also working to raise funds for immunotherapy.
He said, “The cost of treatment is not cheap and it may be painful and exhausting, but I will continue to walk for my life. I hope that other people who are going through similar things can be surrounded by people who lift them up and give them strength the more difficult times are.” .
Tumors formed in glial cells… Common symptoms include seizures and headaches in the early stages.
Glioblastoma, which Isaac suffers from, is a tumor that arises from glial cells that are abundant in brain tissue. Glial cells play a role in supporting central nervous system tissue, so as brain tumors grow, they interfere with normal brain function in each area.
In the beginning, cerebral pressure rises and seizures often occur, as in the story above. Headaches, memory loss, and behavioral changes are also common symptoms. Depending on the area of occurrence, sensory abnormalities, visual, language, and pronunciation disorders, and decreased walking and motor functions may occur.
The exact cause is not known, but it is related to genetic and environmental factors. It is known to commonly occur when genes are damaged due to hereditary syndromes such as neurofibromatosis, viral infections, exposure to radiation, or carcinogens.
Glioblastoma grows rapidly… Malignant brain tumor patients are increasing in Korea as well.
When symptoms of glioblastoma appear, it is important to go to the hospital immediately like the man in the story. Glioblastoma grows quickly and easily spreads to surrounding tissues. Treatment is difficult because the border with normal brain tissue is unclear, and even with surgery, the probability of recurrence is high. Treatment includes radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and tumor removal. Immunotherapy is a method of controlling symptoms with immunotherapy drugs in patients at high risk of recurrence.
In Korea, the number of patients suffering from malignant tumors such as glioblastoma is steadily increasing. According to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, malignant brain tumors increased by 7% from 11,186 in 2017 to 11,945 in 2021. Benign brain tumors also increased by 37% during the same period.
A brain tumor that presents symptoms that are easy to ignore. If your body sends signals that are different from usual, you need to consider a brain tumor. If you wake up with a severe headache, blurred vision, or sudden slurred speech, you may have a brain tumor. If you experience difficulty walking, motor problems such as not being able to give strength or movement to your limbs, numbness in your limbs, or sensory problems such as loss of sensation, it is best to check the exact cause.
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