3. Altered Cognition
Brain tumors can impede many areas of cognition, often subtly. You’ll still be able to function but be aware that something is ‘off’. Some cognitive aspects that could be affected are Memory: You may find yourself taking longer to commit something to memory or struggle more than usual to recall something.
Problem-solving: You may find it challenging following simple instructions or a set of progressively more difficult instructions, especially when this was never the case before. Examples include figuring out directions, following recipes, or doing simple maths. Concentration: You may find your thoughts interrupted, blank, or wandering more than normal. Confusion: This can be mild or quite severe, such as having to drop out of a conversation or not remembering the face of someone known to you well.
Spatial problems: Clumsiness and depth perception could set in. You may find yourself making accidents more often, such as dropping things or bumping into them.