The diagnosis of the disease begins with a brief of the patient’s medical history. Our doctor at Medanta might ask questions about your past illness, family history, existing symptoms and their d...
The diagnosis of the disease begins with a brief of the patient’s medical history. Our doctor at Medanta might ask questions about your past illness, family history, existing symptoms and their duration, and their severity. A neurological examination can further assist doctors in the diagnosis. A close look at the tumour tissue can help confirm if it is glioblastoma or not. After the sample is taken, the doctor examines it under the microscope. Imaging tests conducted to identify location and size of the tumour are:
The goal of surgery is to carefully remove the tumour and affected the skin. It aims to restrict the tumour from spreading further. This is the first step for treatment, and the tissue extracted can be tested under the microscope to confirm glioblastoma diagnosis.
After the surgery, radiation therapy is performed. An external beam of radiation is focused or pointed on the affected area to kill the cancerous cells. Proton therapy, interstitial radiation, or brachytherapy are some of the common radiation therapies used for treatment. The procedure reduces the chances of damage to surrounding brain tissues.
Chemotherapy uses drugs to deactivate the cancerous cells and stop their growth. The drugs can either be given orally or injected directly. The treatment destroys cancerous cells and prevents their reproduction.
If you are experiencing vision problems, persistent headache, feeling of nausea and vomiting, visit your doctor immediately for consultation.
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