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Expert: - 6/14/2008


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Hello,
I'm thirteen years old
and ive recently just started having Migraines, they happen at least once a month.
I'm am very worried that it could be a brain tumor,
Is this possible?

I haven't been to the doctor yet as i'm not sure if its serious
Please help.

Yours sincerely
Harriet Curry

Answer
Dear Harriet, it is unlikely that migraine like attacks that you have only around once per month should have anything to do with a brain tumor. So such a tumor is not likely. However, since you have not had migraines before I think that anyway a dr. - preferably a neurologist - should check you! Good luck!

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I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.

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