Treatments for Brain Tumors
The best treatment for brain tumors depends on the location, size, age, general health, type and grade of the tumor. [8]
Surgery
Surgery is most effective if the tumor is low-grade and easily accessible. The surgery can remove the entire tumor or most of it. After the operation, it is recommended that you stay at least 8-10 days in hospital.
The opening is made by a neurosurgeon in the skull near the tumor. This procedure is known as craniotomy. The removal of the entire tumor or any part is an excellent specimen for further biopsy. This removed sample can be used to determine if and what type of radiation will work best for removing all cancer cells. The removal of a brain tumor can improve the quality of your life and reduce the growth of tumor cells. The removal of a brain tumor by surgery is not for everyone because the tumor can be located very close to an artery. Metastatic tumors require a more complex approach. Surgical treatment is not the only way to cure brain tumors, no matter how effective it may be. Even after removing the tumor, cells can continue to grow in an abnormal way.
The following are some of the most common side effects that can occur after surgery:
- Bleeding
- Brain swelling
- Brain reaction to anesthesia
