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Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: About 50 per cent of brain tumours are curable, said neurosurgeon Manas Panigrahi at a press conference held in the city Sunday to spread awareness about brain tumours.
“The tumours in brain have been graded into four stages. The reasons for tumours are unknown, but the non-cancerous tumours that are diagnosed early can be cured with proper medication and attention,” said the neurosurgeon.
Tumours in brain can be caused of tuberculosis infection, said the neurosurgeon. Brain tumours can also be genetic in nature and if someone has had a tumour in the past, others of the same family may also have one, said Panigrahi.
People with brain tumours could suffer from severe and regular headaches, failing memory, weakness in legs and hands, and blurred vision. Tumours may re-appear in brain after 10 years and these could be cancerous, said the neurosurgeon.
“Sometimes it might not be possible to remove advanced cancerous tumours completely from the body because of the deteriorating health condition of the patient. In such situations, patients can continue to live without any impact on their quality of life, with proper medication,” said Panigrahi.
People with brain tumours have several treatment options such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. “Cancer therapy often damages healthy cells and tissues. Side effects are common and doctors may advise a range of choices of treatment. The patients need to know of the possible side effects and how treatment may change normal activities,” said the neurosurgeon.
