Brain Tumor and Treatment

Not all types of brain tumors are cancer. Brain tumors are in two groups as benign (benign) or malignant (malignant):

1. Benign brain tumors do not contain cancerous cells:

They are usually surgically removed and very rarely recur.

The borders and edges of benign brain tumors are clearly visible.

They do not spread to surrounding healthy tissues and do not spread to other parts of the body. However, this does not mean that benign tumors are completely harmless. Benign tumors can sometimes cause serious health problems by pressing on sensitive areas of the brain.

Unlike benign tumors in other parts of the body, benign tumors in the brain can be life-threatening from time to time.

Very rarely, benign brain tumors can turn into malignant tumors over time.

2. Malignant (malignant) brain tumors contain cancerous cells:

Malignant brain tumors are usually more dangerous and are life-threatening.

Malignant tumors tend to grow rapidly and spread to surrounding healthy tissues.

Rarely, cancer cells may separate from a malignant brain tumor and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the brain, spinal cord, or even to other parts of the body.

In some cases, malignant tumors do not spread or spread to healthy tissues. The tumor may become entrapped within a layer of tissue, skull bone, or other structure in the head; These types of tumors are called “encapsulated tumors”.

What you need to know about brain tumor

What is a brain tumor?

What are the symptoms of brain cancer?

How are brain tumors classified?

What are the diagnostic methods in brain tumors?

What are the treatment options for brain tumors?

How are radiotherapy and radiosurgery applied in brain tumors?

What is a brain tumor?

Not all types of brain tumors are cancer. Brain tumors are in two groups as benign (benign) or malignant (malignant):

1. Benign brain tumors do not contain cancerous cells:

They are usually surgically removed and very rarely recur.

The borders and edges of benign brain tumors are clearly visible.

They do not spread to surrounding healthy tissues and do not spread to other parts of the body. However, this does not mean that benign tumors are completely harmless. Benign tumors can sometimes cause serious health problems by pressing on sensitive areas of the brain.

Unlike benign tumors in other parts of the body, benign tumors in the brain can be life-threatening from time to time.

Very rarely, benign brain tumors can turn into malignant tumors over time.

2. Malignant (malignant) brain tumors contain cancerous cells:

Malignant brain tumors are usually more dangerous and are life-threatening.

Malignant tumors tend to grow rapidly and spread to surrounding healthy tissues.

Rarely, cancer cells may separate from a malignant brain tumor and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the brain, spinal cord, or even to other parts of the body.

In some cases, malignant tumors do not spread or spread to healthy tissues. The tumor may become entrapped within a layer of tissue, skull bone, or other structure in the head; These types of tumors are called “encapsulated tumors”.

What are the symptoms of brain cancer?

Brain tumor symptoms depend on the size, type, and location of the tumor. Symptoms occur when the tumor presses on nerve endings, damages the brain, or the tumor grows and causes fluid to accumulate in the skull. Among the most common symptoms of a brain tumor are:

Headache that worsens in the morning

Nausea and/or vomiting

Changes in speech, vision, or hearing

Problems with balance while standing or walking

Extreme changes in personality, mood, or ability to concentrate

problems with memory,

Muscle twitches, contractions, spasms, or seizures

There is numbness or tingling sensation in the arms and legs.

However, these symptoms are not mostly due to a brain tumor, but can also occur due to another health problem. It is of great importance for people with these symptoms to see a doctor without delay in terms of early diagnosis and treatment.

How are brain tumors classified?

Brain tumors are classified from low to high according to their grade (first-degree to fourth-degree). The grade of a tumor refers to how the cancerous cells look under the microscope. The cells of high-grade tumors look more abnormal and usually grow faster than low-grade tumors.

Primary Brain Tumors

Tumors that begin to form in the brain tissue are called primary brain tumors. Primary brain tumors are classified according to the cells they originate from or the brain region.

Secondary Brain Tumors

Malignant tumor cells in any tissue or organ of the body can reach the brain via blood and cause the formation of a new tumor there. Such tumors may be secondary brain tumors or metastatic