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Suggest Treatment Options When Diagnosed With Brain Tumor
Question: My wife was diagnosed with a large brain tumor, probably glioblestoma or Astrocytoma. Will be scheduled for surgery in XXXXXXX Idaho this week at St Lukes by Dr XXXXXXX Little. Are their other options or treatments?
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Brief Answer:
Surgery is the first step.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I am sorry about your wife's diagnosis.
If by other options you mean alternatives which could avoid surgery then I am afraid not, surgery is the mainstay of treatment both for glioblastoma and astrocitoma (actually glioblastoma is a form of astrocitoma, the most malignant stage one).
After the surgery, which will include a biopsy to definitely classify the tumor, then other treatment forms will be considered namely radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but surgery is always the first step in the management of such tumors.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Surgery is the first step.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I am sorry about your wife's diagnosis.
If by other options you mean alternatives which could avoid surgery then I am afraid not, surgery is the mainstay of treatment both for glioblastoma and astrocitoma (actually glioblastoma is a form of astrocitoma, the most malignant stage one).
After the surgery, which will include a biopsy to definitely classify the tumor, then other treatment forms will be considered namely radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but surgery is always the first step in the management of such tumors.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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