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Tumores cerebrales en adultos
Aprenda más acerca de los tipos de tumores cerebrales más comunes en adultos además de saber cómo son clasificados para asistir a los doctores en la determinación del mejor curso de tratamiento.
Tumores cerebrales pediátricos
Aprenda más acerca de los tipos de tumores cerebrales más comunes en adultos además de saber cómo son clasificados para asistir a los doctores en la determinación del mejor curso de tratamiento.
Tumores de columna vertebral y de la médula espinal
Los tumores en la columna vertebral y la médula espinal o en sus inmediaciones no son tan comunes como los tumores cerebrales, pero ocurren. La mayoría de los tumores de la médula espinal se presentan en niños y adultos jóvenes, si bien cualquier persona puede ser diagnosticada con un tumor en cualquier momento de su vida.
Surgery
Versión para imprimirBrain Tumor Surgery
Of course, one of the surest ways to deal with a brain tumor is to remove it completely. Tumors that are near the surface and easily accessible can be relatively easy to remove. However, certain locations, such as those near sensitive locations in the brain, may not be good candidates for surgery.
Whenever possible, surgeons with the Florida Hospital Brain and Spinal Cancer Program will attempt to remove the entire tumor that is visible using surgical techniques. If the tumor is benign, usually no further treatment is necessary. If it is malignant, other treatment options, such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy, may be applied to the successfully treat the tumor.
If a tumor can't be removed because of its location or type, then it may be "debulked," which means reducing the tumor's size. This is often the case when the tumor has invaded surrounding tissue. At this point, removing the entire tumor is difficult, because of its involvement with other tissues. Debulking can alleviate the tumor's symptoms or lessen the pain. It can also reduce the tumor's size to a level where other treatments can be brought into play.
Neurosurgeons at the Florida Hospital Brain and Spinal Cancer Program will discuss with you the best surgery options for your specific cancer diagnosis. If possible, the surgeons may use minimally invasive techniques which minimize your hospital stay, recovery time and pain after surgery.