At Medanta, the following tests are done before deciding on the treatment plan, in order to detect the severity of the disease:
...At Medanta, the following tests are done before deciding on the treatment plan, in order to detect the severity of the disease:
Medicines are given as the first support therapy to manage the symptoms of Brain Metastasis. Medicines include corticosteroids which are used to reduce pressure and swelling in and around the brain. Sometimes, they are given alone or with radiation therapy, depending on the condition. Anti-seizure medications are also given by doctors to prevent its reoccurrence.
A person with a single Brain Metastasis can undergo a surgery, wherein it can be safely removed and the primary cancer is controlled. Clinical studies have shown that patients with single brain lesion can be treated with Brain Radiation Therapy and Surgery combined; except under certain special cases. With this combined treatment, patients have an increased life expectancy.
The radiation therapy depends on the number of tumours. Patients, who have multiple Brain Metastasis, are given whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) and if the number of lesions is between 1 and 3, then stereotactic radiation therapy is given.
It is used along with radiation therapy in very specific cases.
If you begin to have severe headaches, experience major behavioural changes, speech problems and weakness in the body, it all gives you a clear sign of the worsening of your symptoms and then it's time to immediately see your doctor without any further delay.
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