A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in your brain or skull. Tumors can grow from the brain tissue itself called primary brain tumor, while others are metastatic or secondary brain tumors in which cancer starts from elsewhere in the body can spread to the brain. Treatment options depend on the tumor type, size, and location and the treatment goals may be curative or focus on relieving symptoms.
SYMPTOMS OF BRAIN TUMOR
- Headaches, often in the morning
- Seizures
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty walking and balancing
- Speech problems
- Vision problems
- Changes in mood and behavior
- Weakness on one side of the body
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF BRAIN TUMOR
When a brain tumor is diagnosed, doctors try to assess the treatment options. Treatment options depend on the type, evaluation, size, and location of the tumor. Diagnosis of brain tumors can be done by doing a neurologic exam and tests including an MRI, CT scan, and biopsy. Since there are different kinds of brain tumors and some are complex to treat, only the best Neurologist can give you the right advice and proper treatment. There are myriad treatment options which include watchful waiting, surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
Lifelong monitoring with MRI or CT scans is essential for people suffering from brain tumors. Follow-up screenings may be performed every 3 to 6 months or annually, depending on the type of tumor you had. The main concern for the doctor is to remove all or as much of the tumor as possible through surgery to minimize the chance of recurrence.
Your doctors will help you understand the possible repercussions of your specific tumor. Having any of the following symptoms does not mean it is cancer, but if one or more of them is noticed for more than two weeks, then consult the Neurologist immediately. Consult Dr. Rohit Gupta, the best Doctor for Brain Tumors in Faridabad for cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment guidance and recurrence monitoring.
