brain tumours are a tricky one because of where they are. We need our brains to function, so surgery to remove the tumour once it is detected is not always an option, or not all of the tumour can be removed without turning the patient into a “vegetable”. The doctor will often then try chemotherapy or radiotherapy if it something the patient can cope with. It doesn’t always work however. Then there are more specific drugs such as Avastin, which are showing wonderful results in keeping the tumours at bay (I know someone taking this drug) but it has an unfortunate side effect in some people, where it destroys the kidneys, so at some point they have to stop taking it. But at least it gives them more time with their families. There are scientists and doctors working together on new drugs all the time, so i am sure there will be new drugs available in the next few years as well.
brain tumours are a tricky one because of where they are. We need our brains to function, so surgery to remove the tumour once it is detected is not always an option, or not all of the tumour can be removed without turning the patient into a “vegetable”. The doctor will often then try chemotherapy or radiotherapy if it something the patient can cope with. It doesn’t always work however. Then there are more specific drugs such as Avastin, which are showing wonderful results in keeping the tumours at bay (I know someone taking this drug) but it has an unfortunate side effect in some people, where it destroys the kidneys, so at some point they have to stop taking it. But at least it gives them more time with their families. There are scientists and doctors working together on new drugs all the time, so i am sure there will be new drugs available in the next few years as well.
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