Brain Cancer Treatment In Kolkata
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What is Brain Cancer?
When the cells of the brain grow abnormally, brain tumours develop. Primary brain tumours arise in the brain whereas secondary brain tumours develop when cancer has begun in other parts of the body and has spread to the brain. Primary brain tumours are a result of DNA mutations in the brain cells. These brain tumours can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). The location of a brain tumour and its growth rate determines its effect on the nervous system. Brain tumours can spread through the CSF to distant parts of the brain or spine.
Our Team of Top Brain Cancer Specialists in Kolkata
Dr. Amit Jotwani
CoFounder, CMO, Chief OncologistDr. Shikhar Kumar
Consultant Medical OncologistDr. Rakesh Shankar Goud
MBBS, DNB-Radiation OncologyDr. Abid Ali Mirza
Surgical OncologistDr. M A Suboor Shaheerose
Medical OncologistDr. Amit Jotwani
CoFounder,CMO,Chief Oncologist
MD (Radiotherapy), FHPRT, SBRT(Netherlands), AMPH
Dr. Shikhar Kumar
MD, DNB,DM – Medical oncology, ECMO
MD (Radiotherapy), FHPRT, SBRT(Netherlands), AMPH
Dr. Rakesh Shankar Goud
MBBS, DNB-Radiation Oncology
MD (Radiotherapy), FHPRT, SBRT(Netherlands), AMPH
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Signs and Symptoms of Brain Cancer
- Frequent or severe headaches
- Vision problems such as blurred vision, double vision, etc
- Loss of sensation or movement in any of the arms or legs
- Behavioural changes
- Difficulty to speak
- Difficulty to balance yourself
- Difficulty in thinking
- Nausea or vomiting for no reason
- Extreme tiredness
- Confusion and lack of decision-making capacity
- Hearing problems
- Memory problems
- Seizures or convulsions
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Diagnostic Tests for Brain Cancer in Kolkata
Neurological exam: Your doctor evaluates several neurological functions such as hearing ability, vision, ability to balance, etc.
Brain scans: These imaging scans help doctors to accurately diagnose brain cancer and to plan the treatment. Usually, MRI and CT scans are preferred to obtain detailed images of the brain.
Biopsy: A biopsy is useful for finding the grade of a brain tumour. This grade gives information about how severe the brain tumour is and also helps to get the most personalised treatment. If your doctor feels the biopsy is not safe, they will prepare your treatment plan based on the other diagnostic test results.
These diagnostic tests are primarily performed. Other tests may also be done based on your specific symptoms. Such tests include; neurocognitive assessment, lumbar puncture, endocrinological evaluation, neuro-ophthalmological examination, and electroencephalography (EEG).
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Advanced Procedures for Brain Cancer Treatment In Kolkata
Surgery for Brain Tumour:
Surgery is done either to remove the tumour completely or remove partially if the brain tumour is near any sensitive areas. Other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy will be given for the rest of the brain tumour. A neurosurgeon is the right doctor to perform brain surgeries through any of the below procedures:
- Craniotomy (removal of brain tumour by making an incision in the scalp)
- Neuroendoscopy (removal of the tumour by making small holes in the skull or through the mouth or nose. This is selected when brain areas cannot be accessed through traditional surgery or to remove the tumour without harming other parts of the skull)
- Tubular retractor system for neurosurgery (chosen when a tumour is located deep in the brain).
- MRI-Guided laser ablation (chosen to destroy a brain tumour using lasers when the tumour is near a sensitive part)
If surgery is not possible, Doctor will recommend Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery to destroy the tumour.
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Cost of Brain Cancer Treatment in Kolkata
The cost of Brain cancer treatment may vary depending on hospital facilities, medical expertise, pre-treatment costs (consultations, blood tests, and scans), type of treatment you are receiving, and post-treatment costs (follow-up consultation for periodic checks including tests, scans, rehabilitation, and medications).
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Approximately, the cost of Brain cancer treatment in Kolkata ranges from INR 3,80,000 to INR 7,80,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Brain Cancer Treatment In Kolkata
For most brain tumours, surgery is the best option. In Kolkata, you can get optimal surgery with advanced technologies at Onco Cancer Centres. In addition to surgery, doctors may also recommend radiotherapy or chemotherapy. You can get the complete details of your condition including the best treatment option for you through Onco’s multidisciplinary panel of cancer experts.
In general, surgery is the prefered option for early-stage brain tumours. In cases where a tumour has spread to other areas of the brain and body, whole-brain radiation therapy is chosen. Other than that, chemotherapy and targeted therapy are also available.
Brain cancer is described in grades i.e., grades 1 to 4, rather than stages. The higher the grade, the more invasive the brain cancer. In grade 4 brain cancer, tumour cells are more abnormal and can spread rapidly throughout the brain and other parts of the body.
Like all surgeries, brain surgery also carries some complications like bleeding, increased risk of infections, or undesired effects of anaesthesia. Compared to these risks, the benefits are satisfactory since surgery is the most preferable option for brain cancer. Some people do not need any treatment other than surgery. Highly trained and experienced surgeons perform the surgery and also prescribe necessary medications to deal with side effects.
Chemotherapy uses powerful anti-cancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Chemo can be given in combination with surgery or radiation therapy to effectively treat brain cancer. It has the ability to cure early-stage brain cancers. But for final-stage brain cancer, chemo can be used to suppress the growth of cancer cells and to expand the life of a patient.
Span of brain cancer treatment depends on the type of treatment you receive. Brain cancer surgery lasts 2 to 7 hours followed by continuous monitoring. Chemotherapy is given in 5 to 6 cycles and one cycle lasts for 28 days. So, it takes around 2 to 6 months. Radiotherapy is offered in one to five sessions and one session will be around 15 minutes to 2 hours and you can go home on the same day.
Surgery is the primary or the only option for many types of brain tumours. If the patient is unfit for surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy will be chosen. An advanced type of radiotherapy, namely stereotactic radiosurgery is available for the effective treatment of brain cancer.
Stage 4 brain cancer can be referred to as grade 4 brain cancer. Since grade 4 brain cancer is very aggressive, the five-year survival rate is. These survival rates differ from case to case depending on the tumour’s location and size. So, ask your treating doctor about your life expectancy.
Brain tumours are of several types and each type doesn’t grow quickly. Only grade 3 and grade 4 tumours may grow fast and spread quickly. In most cases, primary brain cancers are less likely to spread beyond the nervous system.
Early-stage brain cancer is possible to cure with surgery. But this cure rate also depends on the tumour’s location, size, and grade. If a brain tumour is near a sensitive region of the brain, it cannot be surgically removed. So, whole brain radiotherapy is chosen to treat the brain tumour to the maximum. Ask your doctor about your brain cancer and how treatable it is.
According to the National Brain Tumour Society, the average five-year survival rate for malignant brain tumours is 35.6%. This survival rate is influenced by many factors such as the patient’s age, tumour type and grade. Younger adults under the age of 40 and patients with low-grade brain cancer can expect a survival rate of up to 5 years after treatment. These stats may not apply to all as they vary from patient to patient. Your doctor can estimate your survival considering your specific case details. Many advanced treatments are available these days to effectively treat brain tumours and to increase the life span.
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