Is a tumor in the right temporal lobe cancer?

Right temporal lobe tumors may not be cancerous, or they could be cancerous.

1. May not be cancer

Depending on severity and location, temporal lobe tumors are classified into two types: benign and malignant. If the right temporal lobe tumor is a benign meningioma, it may not be cancer. Meningiomas are typically located near the surface, grow slowly, and have a long disease course. After surgical removal of the lesion, the condition can be well controlled and even cured in some cases.

2. Could be cancer

If the right temporal lobe tumor is a glioma, it is usually cancerous. Gliomas are highly malignant tumors. Especially when located deep within the brain and compressing critical nerves or blood vessels, the condition tends to worsen and is more likely to cause symptoms such as visual field changes, epileptic seizures, and pyramidal tract signs. The primary treatment is surgery, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy to further eliminate cancer cells, thereby improving prognosis and quality of life.