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A brain tumor refers to an abnormal growth of cells in the brain leading to a mass or lump formation in or around it. This mass formation inside the head affects the brain’s functioning and could be life-threatening. The chances of a person developing a brain tumor in their life are less than 1%. Brain tumors are the most common central nervous system tumors, accounting for 85–90%.
Brain tumors could be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Based on their origin, brain tumors can be classified as:
Primary Brain Tumors: These tumors start in the brain and could be low-grade (slow-growing) or high-grade (fast-growing).
Secondary Brain Tumors: These tumors originate in other body organs (lungs, breast, kidney, etc.) and spread to the brain.
Alternatively, Brain Tumors Are Classified As Gliomas And Non-Gliomas.
Gliomas originate from glial cells of the brain and are the most common brain tumors.
Non-gliomas originate from cells other than glial cells and are less common.
Brain tumors could be caused by the following:
Signs and symptoms of brain tumor include:
The doctors diagnose brain tumors by enquiring about the patient’s medical history, signs, symptoms, and physical examination followed by some imaging tests, and/or biopsy (tissue sampling), etc.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
This is done to obtain detailed pictures of the various parts of the brain to identify the affected area.
Tissue sampling is done for the final diagnosis and to identify the brain tumor’s cells, tissues, and type.
In addition, various confirmatory tests could be recommended, such as:
Specialists who treat brain tumors are called surgical neuro-oncologists.
Brain Tumor Treatment will depend on the age, gender, type of tumor, the area affected, stage of the tumor, and the patient’s overall health condition.
Surgery to remove the brain tumor is the preferred choice in treating brain tumors. Complete surgical removal involves removing the tumor entirely without damaging brain tissue. However, if the tumor is located in a significant area of the brain, or if the removal would critically harm the patient, partially removing it is preferable.
For tumors that are extremely difficult to remove surgically, chemotherapy or radiation therapy is more suitable. Stereotactic radiosurgery and targeted therapy to the affected area are the latest advancements in brain tumor treatment.
Medications like steroids, anticonvulsants, and pain medication could be prescribed to reduce pain, swelling, and seizures. In addition, various therapies like physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy for managing daily activities can be recommended. Your doctor might also recommend lifestyle modifications such as following an exercise regime and diet plan to regain strength and quick recovery.
Brain tumor treatment cost in India depends on:
Besides the surgery fee, brain tumor treatment costs could also include the expenses for immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and any other additional treatment required.
If you want to get an average estimate, discuss it with your Brain Tumor Doctor, who could give you a clear picture of what to expect.
If you are facing any similar signs or symptoms please contact the BLK-Max team to schedule an appointment at : +91-11-30403040
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