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What Is Neuro-Oncology?

Neuro-Oncology Treatment India


The branch of medicine that study tumor of the nervous system is termed as neuro-oncology. Following are several objectives of neuro-oncology -
To know the prognostic factors that are influencing glioma outcome.
To treat primary peripheral and central nervous system tumors
A careful study of typical radiological appearance, prognosis and treatment options for the neurological complications of cancer such as epidural spinal cord compression and brain metastases.
A careful study of signs and symptoms of brain tumors in children and adults
Neurological complications associated with systemic cancer
A careful study of typical radiological appearance, prognosis and treatment options for primary brain tumors such as brain stem glioma, low-grade glioma, medulloblastoma, and glioblastoma.

Brain Cancer

Cancerous growth or tumor in the brain is termed as brain cancer. A tumor is usually a mass of cells that reproduce themselves in an abnormal manner. Brain tumor can be categorized into two types- metastatic brain tumor and primary brain tumor. A metastatic brain tumor can begin from any part of the body and travels to the brain. Whereas, a primary brain tumor begins within the brain. These brain tumors can be malignant with cancer cells or benign with no cancer cells.

Symptoms of Brain Cancer

  • Tingling or numbness in legs or arms
  • Headaches that get worse in the morning
  • Problems with walking or balance
  • Muscle twitching or jerking
  • Drowsiness
  • Vomiting and nausea
  • Problems with memory or thinking
  • Memory and concentration difficulties
  • Personality changes
  • Irritability
  • Altered mental status
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  1. Avinash Jain24 July 2020 at 03:26

    Nice Post. Thanks for sharing it with us. For the best treatment of types of cancer, get in contact with the best Oncology Doctor in Punjab.

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