Post Brain Tumor Treatment

Tissue mass formed by abnormal cells is called a tumor. There are benign and malignant types of tumors. Therefore, not all tumors are cancerous. Benign tumors in the brain can be more dangerous than benign tumors in other parts of the body. Since the skull is a closed area, there is not have enough space for extra tissue to grow.

Benign brain tumors can be treated with surgery, radiotherapy or a combination of both methods. Although functional improvement can be seen in many patients after brain tumor surgery, risks such as stroke and brain edema may be encountered as the removed tumor mass can cause damage to the brain. Therefore, after brain tumor surgery, the patient should be assessed by physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists.

What is Post Brain Tumor Treatment?

It is possible to eliminate symptoms such as paralysis and functional loss experienced in the early period after brain tumor with a comprehensive and personalized Physical Therapy and Neuro-rehabilitation program during this period.

Some patients are discharged directly after brain tumor surgery. Some patients may require additional physical therapy and rehabilitation. In such cases, physical therapy, occupational-hobby therapy and speech therapy can be applied.

Who can get Post Brain Tumor treatment?

Post-brain tumor therapy is for patients who encounter various risks caused by the removed tumor. The extent of rehabilitation varies depending on the patient's complaints. The physical therapy to be applied in cases where the patient has arm and leg weakness and the physical therapy methods to be applied to the patients who have difficulty in swallowing and speaking are different.