Brain tumors are abnormal and uncontrolled cell growths that can be malignant (cancer) or benign and occur in tissues inside or outside the brain. They are generally thought to be caused by genetic factors, radiation exposure, hormonal factors, environmental toxins, immune system problems, brain trauma, viruses and infections. However, the reasons for the formation of tumors are still an issue that cannot be explained and continues to be researched. They also show symptoms that affect brain functions, such as speech disorders, vision problems, consciousness problems, walking and balance problems and severe headaches. Brain tumors definitely need to be treated. Treatment of brain tumors varies depending on the location, size and type of the tumor.
Among the treatment options, the first treatment option that comes to mind and is conducted could be the brain surgery. However, owing to developing medical technologies and exapansive knowledge, there are new treatment methods that paved the way for advanced modalities of treatment. Even the treatment method can be showed variety depending on the tumor’s location, type and size. Ultrasound, neuromonitoring, neuronavigation, intraoperative fluorescence use, radiotherapy and radiosurgery and chemotherapy treatments can be performed to individual with brain tumors. The aim is to remove the tumor from its location in the best way possible, by trying to use least invasive methods as much as possible with a view to preserve the brain functions.
As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable treatment packages in our advanced and fully equipped hospitals with the leading expert surgeons and teams of neurosurgery in Izmir-Istanbul Turkey. Viable trratment options for any neurological disorder is chosen in due assessment of patient’s current medical conditions. A multidisciplinary treatment plan can also be created, such as chemotherapy that can be carried out together with surgery. Our overriding goal is to check the nature of the tumors, reduce symptoms – if there is any, and increase the quality of life of individuals as much as possible to safeguard patients safety and health Treatment of brain tumors can be a long process and may need regular follow-up checks. Prospero Medical is fully equipped to provide long-term support and care to our overseas patients all through-out the recovery process.
