Brain Tumour Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
A brain tumour is a mass formed when cells in the brain multiply abnormally, affecting neurological function. Some begin in brain tissue. Others spread there from cancers in the lungs, breast, or skin. CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a brain tumour hospital in Mumbai, begins by determining the origin, since it shapes the diagnostic workup and the treatment plan. Our team provides brain tumour treatment in Andheri East, Mumbai, planned around tumour type, grade and location.
Symptoms of Brain Tumour
Symptoms depend on the tumour's location. A concerning headache is usually unlike an ordinary one. Other signs include:
Seizures, especially without prior history
Blurred or double vision, or loss of peripheral sight
Balance and coordination difficulty, including unexplained falls
Personality shifts, memory lapses or slowed thinking
One-sided weakness, speech difficulty or numbness
Nausea and vomiting alongside headache
None of these confirms a brain tumour alone. Together, or persisting, they need prompt evaluation by brain tumour specialists in Andheri East, Mumbai.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is arranged as a clear sequence, from imaging to tissue confirmation.
MRI with contrast for tumour size, location and involvement of surrounding structures; contrast CT where MRI is not feasible
Stereotactic biopsy, using image guidance through a small opening, or open biopsy during surgery when more tissue is needed
Molecular and genetic testing of tumour tissue, since some mutations affect drug response
Where the case allows, consultation and imaging can be completed in a single visit, which shortens the time to a decision.
Types and Grading
Tumours are benign or malignant, primary or secondary. Primary tumours include gliomas from glial cells, meningiomas from the brain's membranes (usually slow-growing and benign), and pituitary adenomas, which can affect hormones early. Secondary tumours, more common than primary ones, are cancers from elsewhere that have settled in the brain, so treatment must cover both.
Primary tumours are graded I to IV on the WHO system instead of being staged. Grade I grows slowly and is often curable with surgery alone. Grade IV, such as glioblastoma, grows aggressively and typically needs combined treatment. Our best oncologists in Mumbai use the grade to guide the strategy.
Risk Factors
The cause is unknown in most patients, and no lifestyle factor is reliably proven. Established links are earlier ionising radiation, including radiation therapy to the head, and inherited syndromes such as neurofibromatosis.
Treatment Options for Brain Tumour
Surgical resection is the cornerstone for operable tumours, removing as much as is safe while preserving function. Functional mapping protects regions controlling speech, movement, and vision during brain tumour surgery in Andheri East, Mumbai.
Radiation therapy, including stereotactic radiosurgery for well-defined lesions
Chemotherapy for select tumour types, often with radiation
Targeted therapy for tumours with specific genetic markers
Partial resection with radiation and chemotherapy where full removal is not possible
Neuro-rehabilitation follows, with speech therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and physical and occupational therapy, matched to each person's needs.
Brain Tumour Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Brain tumour care needs close coordination between neurosurgery, neuro-oncology and radiation oncology. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Andheri East, Mumbai, evaluation begins with detailed imaging and moves through a scheduled diagnostic and treatment pathway, with specialists reviewing each case together. Rehabilitation support is built into the plan from the outset. If you or a family member has persistent neurological symptoms, book a consultation with our oncology team.