On Treatment
The common treatments for brain cancer are surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy, which may be done simultaneously. The choice of treatment will depend on the cancer stage, its location and the patient’s health condition. Treatment will be planned and done by a medical team composed of specialists: a neurosurgeon who specializes in brain surgery, a neurologist whose specialization is in treatment of brain and nervous system illnesses, a clinical oncologist who performs radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments, and a specialist nurse who provides the patient with information on the treatment and the status and details of the patient’s illness. Other support services are provided by health care professionals, including a dietician, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and a psychologist.