What kind of treatment does a brain tumor require?
Treatments are recommended based on the type of tumor, the size and location, the patient’s medical history, age, and current health. Standard treatments include surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible, radiation therapy to shrink or kill tumor cells, chemotherapy drugs to kill fast growing cells, and steroids to reduce swelling. Before consenting to recommended treatment, be sure to ask some important questions. What is the purpose and likely outcome of the treatment? Are there any other treatment options to consider? What are the risks involved? What side effects can be expected, and what can be done to ease them? How will the treatments affect daily activities and quality of life? It is very important that you feel comfortable with your physician, and with the treatment plan. Your doctor will likely consult with a team of specialists before recommending treatments, and will offer you the best care possible. If you do not feel comfortable, seek out other medical opinions u
