Originally posted by shobi12500
what will be thier next step if biopsi reports r not +ve
If a doctor suspects a brain tumour, or if the person has a persistent
headache or serious symptom, such as a seizure, a brain scan is usually done.
This includes a CT scan and/or an MRI scan. If the brain scan suggests a brain
tumour, a biopsy is performed to diagnose a glioma. A biopsy is done either as
a separate procedure or at the same time as removing the tumour, if surgery is
seen as a good treatment option.
different treatment options are considered for malignant glioma, depending
on the location of the tumour, type of glioma (cell type), and grade of
malignancy. The patient's age and physical condition may also play a role in
determining treatment. Treatment for gliomas is multifaceted and may
include:
- Tumour removal with surgery if brain function, speech, and mobility can be
maintained. Imaging techniques such as PET scanning and functional MRI may be
used to assist the surgeon in removing the tumour. Recurrences of the tumour
are frequent.
- Radiotherapy that uses high-energy X-rays or other radiation to kill the
cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy that uses medicines to stop the cancer cell groW*H. This
therapy may be ingested or injected.
- Clinical trials, which are performed to see if new cancer therapies
are effective and safe.
I have just pasted the fact from UK info on BT, I hope they have read it before recording the episodes and updating the SHATTY,s waht to do. See the miracle of an ordinary TV serial making us all aware of a scientific and medical fact!!!