Brain Tumor Surgery Success Rate in India with Best Neurosurgeons in India

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Brain, the organ which allows a human his cognitive abilities thus differentiating him from other living creatures, gives him the ultimate power to rule and role. This globular shaped organ located in the skull starts functioning with life itself, and works until the last breath, and even for a while after that. I mean, what are we, without emotion, passion, or sophistication, or without ideas, memories, or, intellect?- Perhaps, just bodies, fictionally speaking, zombies, dementors or white walkers. And so, when a tumor makes a home there in a person’s brain, no wonder they consider it as the toughest news of their life.

What exactly is a Brain tumor?

A tumor is formed by an accumulation of abnormal cells, a mass of tissue. Generally, cells in our body age, die and then replaced by new cells. Tumors disrupt this natural cycle of cells. Tumors grow,  despite the fact that it’s not welcomed, and unfortunately, unlike other cells, they don’t die. A primary brain tumor is the one that originates in the body and not necessarily cancerous, normally they don’t spread to adjacent tissues, still, they can be serious and fatal.

What Causes a Brain Tumor?

There’s no definite cause of tumors established yet. Although with various research studies we know that children often exposed to radiations on their heads have higher risks of suffering tumors in their adulthood. People who have rare genetic conditions such as neurofibromatosis or Li- Fraumeni syndrome are also in danger of developing brain tumors. Another risk factor is age, people who are 65 years old or more are found to suffer this four times more than younger people.

Commonly found Types of Brain Tumor

• Gliomas - Tumors that begin in the brain or spinal cord.
• Metastates - tumors which spread to the brain from other parts of the body
• Meningiomas – Tumors arising from membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
• Acoustic neuromas - Benign tumors that develop on the balance and hearing nerves leading from inner ear to the brain.
• Pituitary Adenomas - Mostly benign tumors that begin in the pituitary gland.
• Medulloblastomas - The most common tumor in children, starts from the back of the brain and tends to spread through spinal fluid.
• PNETs (Primitive neuroectodermal tumors) - Rare cancer tumors starting from embryonic cells of the brain, can occur anywhere in the brain.
• Craniopharyngiomas – Rare, noncancerous tumors that start near the brain’s pituitary gland.

Signs and Symptoms of Brain Tumor

The various symptoms are severe headaches, feeling of numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, inexplicable nausea or vomiting, difficulty in hearing, balancing, vision, speech, concentration, memory, increased sleep, muscle jerking or twitching, etc.

Treatments Available for Brain Tumor

Treatment of brain tumors depends on factors like its type, size, location, growth rate and also the overall general health of the patient. The various ways of treatment are; surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted drug therapy, Gamma knife Radiosurgery, Minimally invasive Brain tumor Treatment in India.

Surgery - When the tumor is small and is not present in a much sensitive area of the brain, surgery is most effective then, and it becomes possible for the surgeon to remove the tumor completely. However, in other cases, a tumor can’t be separated from the surrounding tissues thus making the surgery riskier. Then the surgeon removes the tumor as much as safely possible. Removing even a portion of the brain helps to reduce the signs and symptoms.

Chemotherapy - There are few medicines that can kill the cancer cells. In Chemotherapy, such drugs are given to the patient in the form of pills or injections.  Sometimes, surgery is followed by chemotherapy for an entire cure.

Radiation Therapy -  High energy beams like X-rays or proton rays coming from a machine are focused on the tumor located area (or, sometimes the entire brain, named as whole-brain radiation, in cases when cancer has spread there from another body part,) to destroy the tumor cells. In rare cases, radiation can be placed inside the body near the tumor located area.

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery - Also known as Stereotactic Radio Surgery, this treatment is nonsurgical, and it involves focused gamma beams over the lesion during the treatment.

Why India?

In recent years, India has emerged as a medical hub in the world with high success rates in brain tumor surgery.  Not only that it has got some of the best neurosurgeons of the world, but it also provides immediate appointments, zero waiting time, a medical consultation and most important surgery at a lower cost than the western and other countries. With the fact that it uses the latest technology and advanced equipment, it welcomes patients warmly and offers an assuring and positive environment.

The best brain tumor surgeries are carried out in Delhi, the national capital.

Why choose us; The Forerunner Healthcare?

Forerunners Healthcare Consultant - Being India’s first government recognized medical value provider, we have got internationally recognized and highly demanded neurosurgeons. Along with scheduling appointments as per the patients’ convenience, we help you with choosing doctors and availing medical visas. There are easy pick-up and drop services, no complication in admission, and ready boarding and lodging facilities in economy class, 5 stars and 7 stars. Also, on-demand, we provide accommodation and customized food as well. Taking care and safekeeping of patients is our responsibility, till discharge, and all that, at a modest price only.