Brain Tumor Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital

Brain Tumor Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital provides multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment for patients with brain tumors and other tumors affecting the central nervous system. Care may include advanced imaging, neurosurgical evaluation, brain tumor surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, targeted therapies and ongoing neurological follow-up.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost depends on the tumor type, location, size, diagnostic testing, surgery, radiation therapy, medications, hospitalization and follow-up care required. A personalized estimate is provided according to the patient's treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Brain Tumor Treatment?

Brain tumor treatment involves evaluating and treating benign or malignant tumors involving the brain and central nervous system.

Treatment is selected according to factors such as:

• Tumor type

• Tumor grade

• Location

• Size

• Molecular characteristics

• Symptoms

• Overall health

Who May Need Brain Tumor Treatment?

Specialized evaluation may be appropriate for patients with:

• Newly diagnosed brain tumors

• Suspected brain tumors

• Gliomas

• Meningiomas

• Metastatic brain tumors

• Skull-base tumors

• Other central nervous system tumors

Brain Tumor Consultation

Specialists may review:

• Symptoms

• Neurological examination

• MRI and CT scans

• Biopsy or pathology

• Previous treatment

• Tumor characteristics

• Overall medical history

Advanced Brain Tumor Imaging

Imaging may include:

• MRI

• CT

• Advanced MRI techniques

• Other specialized neurological imaging

Imaging helps determine tumor location, size and relationship to important brain structures.

Brain Tumor Biopsy

A biopsy may be recommended when tissue diagnosis is needed.

Pathology can help determine:

• Tumor type

• Tumor grade

• Molecular characteristics

• Appropriate treatment options

Brain Tumor Surgery

For selected tumors, surgery may be recommended to:

• Remove as much tumor as safely possible

• Obtain tissue for diagnosis

• Relieve pressure

• Reduce neurological symptoms

The surgical approach depends on the tumor's location and characteristics.

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

When appropriate, specialized surgical approaches may be considered to reach tumors while limiting disruption to surrounding healthy brain tissue.

Functional Brain Mapping

For tumors near areas responsible for important functions such as:

• Speech

• Movement

• Vision

• Sensation

specialized mapping techniques may be used to help guide treatment planning.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation oncology may be used:

• After surgery

• Instead of surgery in selected cases

• For residual tumor

• For recurrent disease

• For metastatic brain tumors

Treatment may include highly focused radiation approaches when clinically appropriate.

Medical Oncology

Some brain tumors may require medical oncology treatment.

Depending on the tumor, treatment can involve:

• Chemotherapy

• Targeted therapy

• Other systemic treatments

• Clinical-trial therapies

Targeted & Molecular Therapy

Molecular testing may identify tumor characteristics that can help guide treatment selection.

Testing may evaluate:

• Genetic alterations

• Molecular biomarkers

• Other tumor-specific characteristics

Treatment for Metastatic Brain Tumors

Cancer from another part of the body can sometimes spread to the brain.

Treatment may involve a combination of:

• Surgery

• Radiation therapy

• Systemic cancer treatment

• Supportive neurological care

Skull-Base Tumor Treatment

Tumors located near the skull base can require highly specialized surgical and multidisciplinary evaluation because of their proximity to important nerves and blood vessels.

Recurrent Brain Tumor Treatment

Patients with recurrent tumors may receive evaluation for:

• Additional surgery

• Radiation

• Medical therapy

• Clinical trials

• Other specialized treatment approaches

Neurological Symptom Management

Brain tumors can cause symptoms such as:

• Headaches

• Seizures

• Weakness

• Speech difficulties

• Vision problems

• Balance problems

• Cognitive changes

Specialists may provide treatment to manage these symptoms alongside tumor-directed therapy.

Multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Care

Complex cases may involve:

• Neurosurgeons

• Neuro-oncologists

• Radiation oncologists

• Neurologists

• Neuroradiologists

• Neuropathologists

• Rehabilitation specialists

Brain Tumor Second Opinion

Patients may seek a brain tumor second opinion regarding:

• Pathology

• MRI findings

• Diagnosis

• Surgical options

• Radiation treatment

• Medical therapy

• Clinical trials

International Patients

International patients should provide comprehensive medical records whenever possible.

Useful documents may include:

• MRI/CT scans

• Pathology reports

• Biopsy results

• Molecular testing

• Previous treatment records

• Radiation records

• Medication list

Benefits of Specialized Brain Tumor Care

Specialized care may provide:

• Advanced diagnostic evaluation

• Expert pathology review

• Multidisciplinary treatment planning

• Specialized neurosurgery

• Radiation oncology

• Medical oncology

• Molecular testing

• Clinical-trial opportunities

• Long-term follow-up

Why Choose Massachusetts General Hospital for Brain Tumor Treatment?

Massachusetts General Hospital provides multidisciplinary brain tumor care through specialized neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, neuroradiology and neuropathology services, allowing complex cases to be evaluated and treated through coordinated specialty care.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Specialist consultation

• MRI/CT

• Biopsy

• Pathology

• Brain surgery

• Hospitalization

• Radiation therapy

• Chemotherapy

• Targeted therapy

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up care

A personalized cost estimate should be requested according to the patient's diagnosis and treatment requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can all brain tumors be removed with surgery?

No. Surgical treatment depends on the tumor type, location, size and relationship to critical brain structures.

2. Is every brain tumor cancerous?

No. Brain tumors can be benign or malignant, although even benign tumors can cause serious symptoms depending on their location.

3. Is radiation therapy used for brain tumors?

Yes. Radiation may be used for selected tumors, either after surgery, instead of surgery in certain cases or for recurrent/metastatic disease.

4. Can brain tumor treatment include chemotherapy?

Yes. Certain brain tumors may be treated with chemotherapy or other systemic therapies, depending on the tumor type and molecular characteristics.

5. How much does brain tumor treatment cost?

Price is available on request. Costs depend on diagnosis, surgery, radiation, medications, hospitalization and follow-up requirements.

Product Details

Product Name: Brain Tumor Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital

Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital

Brand: Massachusetts General Hospital

Country: United States

Specialty: Neurology & Neurosurgery

Service Type: Brain Tumor Treatment

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Available

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA