What is Brain Tumors?

The brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells within the brain. Tumors can be benign, which is non-cancerous, or malignant, which is cancerous. Generally speaking, in contrast to malignant ones, benign tumors grow more slowly, and they are less likely to spread.

For this reason, generally speaking, they are less difficult to treat. Usually, malignant tumors grow rapidly and can spread throughout the brain or to the spinal cord, and therefore they are harder to deal with.

Can a Brain Tumor Be Cured? 

Yes, a brain tumor is treatable and sometimes curative. However, this depends on some issues, including the type of tumor, its location in the brain, and especially the timing of the diagnosis.

The possibility of curing a brain tumor depends on several factors, including the kind of tumor, the location within the central nervous system, and how the tumor responds to treatment.

Some are treatable and can be cured, especially if diagnosed early. Yet others may be moderated with treatment to extend life and improve the quality of life, though a complete cure is not possible.

Continuous improvements in the field of medical treatment and regular check-ups keep on raising better results for people suffering from brain tumors.

Brain Tumor Treatment Options

● Surgical Treatment: Brain tumor treatment is most common through surgery. Surgeons try to remove as much of a tumor as possible. Complete removal is impossible if the tumor is situated in a sensitive area of the brain. Surgery alleviates symptoms such as headaches and seizures, improving a patient’s quality of life.

● Radiation Therapy: This is a type of treatment that utilizes high-energy rays to destroy cancerous cells. The approach is usually adopted when the operation is not feasible or as an additional precaution after surgery to destroy the leftover tumor cells. Radiation can also be used to reduce the size of the tumors.

● Chemotherapy Treatment: Chemotherapy drugs kill cancerous cells. It can be given through pills or injections. Usually, in the case of malignant tumors, it is used, and sometimes with surgery and radiation, it is given.

Dr. Naresh Kumar Damesha
Consulting Neurosurgeon