Brain tumor surgery

Brain tumor surgery means an operation to take a sample (a biopsy) or to remove as much of a growth as can be done safely. The plan depends on the scan, the likely type of tumor, and how close it sits to areas that control speech, movement, or vision.

Some people are advised a stereotactic or image-guided biopsy rather than an open removal. Some are advised to see an oncologist for radiation or chemotherapy instead of, or after, surgery. You should leave the consultation knowing what is being proposed, the main risks in your case, and what the operation cannot do.