patients with brain tumors experience cognitive changes that effects their daily life such as memory issues and motor skill issues.  

cognitive issues and their impact on patients with brain tumors

patients with brain tumors might display certain symptoms such as fatigue and headaches which could be easily misdiagnosed as depression. especially since most of the early diagnosis are shown in patients that are in younger age demographic. 

Importance of cognitive testing in patients with possible brain tumors

The study shows that neuropsychological symptoms are the first symptoms that show in patients with brain tumors. 

Patients who are going through invasive treatment will benefit from having early rehabilitation treatments so their cognitive abilities are kept intact. 

Why is it important that neuropsychologist are part of the care team of patients with brain tumors?

Chieffo, D.P.R.; Lino, F.;
Ferrarese, D.; Belella, D.; Della Pepa,
G.M.; Doglietto, F. Brain Tumor at
Diagnosis: From Cognition and
Behavior to Quality of Life.
Diagnostics 2023, 13, 541.
https://doi.org/10.3390/
diagnostics13030541

Neuropsychologists don't depend on a single treatment plan for every patient. Every patient is different, depending on the location of their tumor. A Neuropsychologist will create a treatment plan for each patient individually. 

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