To-Do List for Brain Tumor Patients - Brain Tumour Treatment

Brain tumours can be primary or secondary. a primary tumour is a tumour that starts in the brain. A secondary brain tumour is a tumour that has spread to the brain from somewhere else in the body.
The brain is contained within the skull and has a fixed amount of space. If a tumour grows in the brain it will often cause an increase in pressure within the skull, which can cause symptoms to develop. An increase of pressure in the skull is called raised intracranial pressure (ICP). The most common symptoms of raised pressure within the brain are headaches, feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting). Of course, many other things can cause headaches or feelings of sickness.

Nothing can prepare one for being diagnosed with a brain tumor. But there are some things that might help you cope with it. Following are some suggestions for dealing with your diagnosis:

• Prepare a notebook
• Get a second opinion
• Keep a diary
• Bring someone with you each time you see a physician
• Take notes during meetings with physicians
• Investigate clinical trials
• Take it one day at a time

Prepare a Notebook

A three-ring binder with divider tabs can help you keep track of information, medications, schedules and personal notes. The sections in your notebook could be broken down like this:

• Physician and consultant's business cards
• Lab reports and scan results*
• Miscellaneous correspondence
• Medication schedules
• Personal notes

The easiest way to get copies of your MRI films, MRI reports and pathology reports is to request them at the time the test is performed. Having these copies will help when you're seeking second or third opinions.

Get a Second Opinion

Multiple opinions will give you peace of mind and give you new choices about treatment options. And you'll want to confirm your diagnosis. The Department of Neurosurgery physicians will review your images and medical history information without you being present. This is called our "Educational Scan Review Program." It's also important for your treating physician to discuss your case with major brain tumor centers and other experts, especially if your physician is not a specialist.

Keep a Diary

If you choose to keep a diary, it can greatly assist in your care. It can also serve as a readily available source of information for you to refer to. We suggest keeping track of several different items. These include:

• Symptoms
• Drug side effects
• List of doctors with whom you have consulted
• Conversations with doctors
• Treatments investigated
• Treatments performed

It may also help you to keep track of your feelings. This is an emotional time, and you will have days when you're feeling despondent and hopeless. But you'll also have days when you feel hopeful and positive. Putting your thoughts down on paper allows you to express these feelings rather than hold them inside. And feeling at peace is an important part of the healing process.

Bring Someone with You Each Time You See a Physician

Your friends and family are a vital support system for you. Don't hesitate to count on them. They want to help.
If you've been diagnosed with a brain tumor, a visit to your physician can be a depressing experience. Chances are you'll go in to a meeting knowing that you'll be getting needed information, but you may not be able to think clearly. Having someone with you who can listen and who knows which questions to ask will make it much easier for you. It will also give you someone to talk to after the meeting, to help you make decisions and understand the information you've been given.

Take Notes during Meetings with Physicians

Taking detailed notes when you meet with your physician can help you. The information will help you if you forget a detail.

Investigate Clinical Trials

Your physician may recommend that you enroll in a clinical trial. Clinical trials are research studies for new treatments. These trials are helping to move us all closer to a cure for all types of brain tumors. The Department of Neurosurgery is continually developing clinical trials.

Take It One Day at a Time

Don't worry about next month or even next week. Take things one day at a time. It'll be easier for you in the long run.

Latest and Advanced Treatment options for Brain Tumor in India

Brain Tumor is no more a scary health condition as modern technology and advanced surgical modalities now offer near perfect clinical outcomes and the patients can soon return to normal life after surgery. 

• Brain Suite - Intra-operative MR Navigation Microsurgery
• Trans-Nasal Endoscopic Removal of brain Tumor through the nose
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Gamma Knife & Novalis TX
• Tumor Embolization using Neuro Interventional Radiology
• CyberKnife Radiosurgery

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