Brain Tumours (Benign & Malignant)
Abnormal growths within the brain, requiring careful diagnosis and a tailored treatment plan.
Overview
A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells in or around the brain. Tumours may be benign (non-cancerous), such as meningiomas, or malignant, such as gliomas, and some are secondary tumours that have spread from cancer elsewhere in the body. Even benign tumours can cause problems by pressing on the surrounding brain. Dr. Hina works as part of a multidisciplinary team — with oncologists, radiologists and pathologists — to plan treatment around each patient.
Symptoms
- Persistent headaches, often worse in the morning
- Seizures
- Nausea or vomiting
- Gradual weakness, numbness or clumsiness
- Changes in vision, speech or hearing
- Changes in memory, personality or behaviour
Treatment options
Treatment depends on the tumour’s type, size and location, and on your overall health. Surgery aims to remove as much of the tumour as can safely be removed, using careful planning and image guidance to protect healthy brain. A biopsy may be taken to confirm the diagnosis. Surgery is often followed by radiotherapy or chemotherapy, planned with the oncology team. Some slow-growing tumours can be safely monitored with regular scans.