How is a brain tumor treated?

The treatment plan for brain tumors is primarily determined by the type, size, location of the tumor, and the patient's specific condition. The main treatment methods for brain tumors are as follows: 1. Surgery is the primary treatment for brain tumors. For benign tumors, surgery aims to completely remove the tumor and relieve pressure on brain tissue. For malignant tumors, surgery also attempts to remove as much of the tumor as possible, laying the foundation for subsequent radiotherapy and chemotherapy. 2. Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells and is suitable for patients with malignant tumors or residual tumor after surgery. Radiation therapy can be used as an adjuvant treatment following surgery or as a standalone treatment. 3. Chemotherapy treats brain tumors by using chemical drugs to destroy tumor cells, and is typically used in combination with surgery and radiation therapy. Chemotherapy is particularly effective for tumors originating from blood cells, such as intracranial lymphomas.