Memory Loss
Memory loss can occur if the tumor cells reach the memory centers of the brain. Neurological tumors can affect memory, which is a feature of cognitive functioning. Around 90 brain tumors have cognitive deficits. Statistics vary depending on the type of tumor and the age group studied. The tumor’s location can affect the memory, or cause amnesia. The brain’s functions are to categorize information, store it and reinforce it.
The brain tumor may affect memory in one of two ways. Retrograde memory loss is what this is called. It can also affect the ability to store and retrieve new memories. This type of memory loss can be described as an ante-retrograde memory loss.
Noteworthy is the fact that some treatment plans for brain tumors, such as radiation, surgical removal, etc., can also affect memory function. Memory function can be affected by brain tumors.
