A brain tumor is abnormal cell growth in different regions of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign which means they are not cancerous while some are malignant which means they are cancerous. There are around 120 different kinds of brain tumors that initiate in distinct regions. One of the most common types of tumors is gliomas which initiate in glial cells.
Some tumors grow in astrocyte tissues and some in pituitary glands. Some examples of malignant tumors include glioblastoma, ependymomas, and oligodendrogliomas. On the other hand examples of benign tumors are meningioma, craniopharyngiomas, and pituitary tumors.
Although benign tumors are not cancerous they can also cause brain damage and some can even transform into cancer thus treatment for both types is required. The treatment options for brain tumors include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. Different surgical procedures are done to treat different types of tumors which include craniotomy, neuroendoscopy, thrombectomy, and deep brain stimulation.
Cost of brain tumor surgery in different countries :
Country |
Turkey |
Israel |
Spain |
Austria |
Czech republic |
Cost |
$15,000 |
$26,000 |
$25,000 |
$28,000 |
$18,000 |