Expert Brain Tumor Care Services

Brain tumors are abnormal masses formed from irregular cells. While most brain tumors are benign (noncancerous), they can still pose risks by exerting pressure that affects brain function. Primary brain tumors originate within the brain or spinal cord, while secondary brain tumors develop when cancerous cells from tumors elsewhere in the body metastasize (spread) to the brain. The exact cause of brain tumors is not fully understood, but risk factors may include exposure to radiation and a family history of brain tumors.

Symptoms

• Headaches
• Seizures
• Balance problems and dizziness
• Personality changes
• Nausea and vomiting
• Vision or hearing difficulties
• Speech, language, thinking, and memory problems
• Weakness or paralysis
• Gradual loss of limb sensation or movement
• Facial paralysis and sagging eyelids
• Fatigue
• Sleep pattern changes

Headaches are a common symptom of brain tumors, often increasing in severity over time and becoming more frequent or constant. However, it's essential to note that brain tumors do not cause most headaches. Sudden and severe headaches may indicate other serious conditions, such as a burst aneurysm. Aneurysms are dilated arteries filled with blood, typically presenting no symptoms until rupture, which can lead to a life-threatening emergency.

The treatment recommended by your doctor for a brain tumor depends on various factors, including the type, location, and size of the tumor. Surgery is often the primary treatment and may suffice, especially for benign or low-grade tumors. The feasibility of surgical removal depends on factors such as the tumor's accessibility and its proximity to critical brain structures. Accessible tumors, characterized by a defined shape and location in less critical brain regions, are typically easier to remove with a lower risk of neurological damage. In contrast, inaccessible or inoperable tumors located deep within the brain or near vital structures like the brain stem pose higher risks of severe brain damage and are unsuitable for surgery.

Medications

• Pain medications
• Anticonvulsant to treat and prevent seizures
• Anti-inflammatory drugs like steroids to reduce swelling and improve blood flow
• Antidepressants for post-diagnosis depression
• Anti-nausea drugs

In certain cases, brain tumors may necessitate chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy to eliminate any remaining cancer cells after surgery.

Additional Treatments

In certain cases, brain tumors may necessitate chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy to eliminate any remaining cancer cells after surgery. These treatments are often recommended to prevent tumor recurrence or to manage tumors that are inaccessible for surgical removal.