Although there are various treatments for
brain cancer, the specific one your healthcare provider recommends will depend on various factors, such as the grade of the tumor, its size and location, and your overall health. In general, options include:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy.
Several people will play a role in your brain cancer treatment. Specialists who treat this disease include:
- Neurosurgeons
- Neurooncologists
- Medical oncologists
- Radiation oncologists.
(Click Brain Cancer Treatment to learn more about this topic, including the importance of getting a second opinion, the importance of follow-up care and rehabilitation, and possible side effects.)