Brain tumours — both primary and metastatic — require highly specialised radiation techniques that deliver therapeutic doses while protecting critical neurological structures. Dr. Jaura uses stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), whole-brain radiation, and advanced IMRT to provide precise, effective brain tumour treatment at Bathinda Cancer Care.
Types of Brain Tumours
Primary Brain Tumours
- Glioblastoma (GBM) — Grade IV glioma, most aggressive
- Astrocytoma (Grade II–III)
- Meningioma — often benign, arising from meninges
- Pituitary adenoma
- Medulloblastoma — common in children
Secondary (Metastatic) Brain Tumours
Cancer spread to the brain from other sites — most commonly from lung, breast, melanoma, kidney, and colon cancers. Brain metastases are more common than primary brain tumours and are treated with SRS or whole-brain radiation depending on the number and size.
Warning Signs
- Persistent or worsening headaches — especially in the morning
- Seizures (new onset in an adult is a red flag)
- Weakness or numbness in arms or legs
- Memory problems, personality changes, or confusion
- Vision changes — blurring, double vision, or loss of peripheral vision
- Speech difficulty or difficulty understanding words
- Balance problems, dizziness, or difficulty walking
- Nausea and vomiting without obvious cause
Treatment Options
1. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
SRS delivers a single, very high dose of radiation (or 2–5 fractions) to brain metastases or benign tumours with sub-millimetre precision using multiple radiation beams converging on the target. It is an outpatient procedure — no hospital admission required — and is as effective as surgery for most brain metastases. Also used for acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, and pituitary adenomas.
2. Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy (WBRT)
For patients with multiple brain metastases (more than 4 lesions), WBRT treats the entire brain. Modern hippocampal-sparing WBRT preserves memory function by protecting the memory centre from radiation. Typically delivered in 10–15 sessions.
3. Post-Operative Radiation for Gliomas
After surgical resection of high-grade gliomas, radiation therapy with concurrent Temozolomide chemotherapy (Stupp protocol) is the standard of care, significantly prolonging survival. Typically 30–33 fractions over 6 weeks.
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Brain Tumour Treatment in Bathinda
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