The sensory exam is by definition subjective, that is, relies on the patient's report. 13-1. What is the first step in evaluating the patient with ânumbnessâ?
Seizures can occur for many reasons in a person suffering from a brain tumor, including: 1  the brain tumor itself or regrowth of a tumor. 2  increased intracranial pressure caused by the tumor. 3  changes in medication levels.  scar tissue caused by 1  surgery. stress.  sleep deprivation.
Different parts of the brain control different functions. Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, can produce certain effects on these areas of the brain, including impaired cognitive skills, chemo-induced seizures, and memory loss. The cerebral cortex is a sheet of tissue that makes up the outer layer of the brain.