Brain tumors in the country: The silent crisis of late presentation
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Brain tumors in the country: The silent crisis of late presentation

Abraham Dapilah
Published September 25, 20268 min read

“The headache started months ago. At first, it was dismissed as stress from work. The painkillers brought temporary relief, so there seemed little reason to worry. The hustle for daily bread continues. Then came the vomiting, followed by blurred vision and seizures [convulsions]. Only after visiting several clinics in nearby towns, trying herbal remedies and seeking spiritual intervention did the patient finally reach a neurosurgical centre. An MRI scan revealed the true culprit, a brain tumour.” [Patient with brain tumor]

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