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Common occurrence in adulthood could be an early warning sign of brain cancer
- A Danish study of about 49,900 adults found that first-time adult seizures linked to higher short-term cancer risk within a year.
- Experts say a seizure can be the 'smoke' signaling an ongoing issue in the brain, prompting urgent evaluation.
- The study notes seizures can be linked to non-neurological cancers and may reflect cancer-related brain effects.
- Researchers emphasize not every seizure means cancer, but missing the window could delay diagnosis.
- The study analyzed seizures at an average age of about 50 and followed cancer outcomes within a year.
- Dr. Randy D’Amico cautioned that a first-time seizure should be treated seriously and investigated promptly.
- The article notes common symptoms of brain cancer range from headaches to subtle signs like scent changes and vision changes.
- The study found a connection between first seizures and risk of brain tumors in the brain cortex or swelling from tumors.
- The source cited the study in JAMA Neurology and connected findings to doctors' interpretations of brain activity.
- Experts advise urgent evaluation after a first-time seizure due to potential serious underlying conditions.
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