Brain tumor symptoms explained as Bachelorette star Joe Amabile confirms 'early stage' diagnosis
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Bachelorette star Joe Amabile revealed that doctors have found a 'blueberry-sized' tumor in his brain during a routine health scan, and the 'unexpected' diagnosis has drawn attention to common symptoms.
The TV star shared a 'medical update' with fans on Instagram, after being referred for a brain MRI following a routine medical checkup.
Speaking in a clip, he said: "I didn't share my Prenuvo results because they ended up finding a lesion in my brain.
"So, then I had to go get a brain MRI, and there was a blueberry-sized lesion in my brain that looks to be a glioma, which is a tumor."
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The 40-year-old explained that he was swiftly referred for treatment following the 'early diagnosis', and is expected to undergo a craniotomy, a specialist procedure on the brain, within the next two weeks.
He explained: "I now need to get brain surgery to get it removed and get it tested, and then we're gonna go from there.
"So, it's been a wild couple weeks. Definitely wasn't expecting this."
More than 1.3 million Americans are diagnosed with brain tumors each year, yet the symptoms are often difficult to recognize.
As per John Hopkins Medicine, there are over 120 types of brain tumors.
The outlet explains that common symptoms include:
It further notes that brain tumor symptoms will vary depending on the location of the tumor.
The experts explained: "For example, a brain tumor located in the cerebellum at the back of the head may cause trouble with movement, walking, balance and coordination.
"But if the tumor affects the optic pathway, which is responsible for sight, vision changes may occur."
Reflecting on his diagnosis, Amabile added: "I'm doing my best to stay positive during this time and am lucky to have a lot of support from family and friends.
"I've gone back and forth about what I wanted to share on social media but ultimately, this is now part of my life now, so might as well. Onto a new journey."