Brain Tumour Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
A brain tumour develops when brain cells multiply abnormally and form a mass that can interfere with normal neurological function. Some tumours begin in brain tissue itself, while others arrive from cancers of the lungs, breast or skin. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a brain tumour hospital in Mumbai, establishing the origin comes first. It shapes the diagnostic workup, and then the treatment plan. That is the foundation of brain tumour treatment in Malad, Mumbai.
Symptoms of Brain Tumour
Symptoms vary with the tumour's position, since different regions of the brain govern different functions. A concerning headache is usually unlike an ordinary one. Families should also watch for:
- Seizures, particularly with no earlier history
- Blurring, double vision or loss of peripheral sight
- Poor balance and coordination, including unexplained falls
- Personality changes, memory lapses or slowed thinking
- One-sided weakness, speech difficulty or numbness
- Nausea and vomiting, especially with headache
No single symptom confirms a tumour. Together, or lasting without explanation, they call for prompt evaluation by brain tumour specialists in Malad, Mumbai.
Risk Factors
For most patients, the cause of a brain tumour is never identified, and no lifestyle factor has been reliably shown to cause one. Two links are established:
- Earlier exposure to ionising radiation, including radiation therapy to the head
- Inherited syndromes such as neurofibromatosis, which raise risk in affected families
Types of Brain Tumours
Brain tumours are grouped as benign or malignant, and as primary or secondary.
- Primary tumours arise within the brain or surrounding structures
Gliomas develop from glial cells and are commonly diagnosed. Meningiomas grow from the brain's membranes and are usually slow-growing and benign. Pituitary adenomas form in the pituitary gland and can disturb hormones before any neurological symptom appears. - Secondary (metastatic) tumours are more common than primary ones
Cancer cells travel through the bloodstream from elsewhere and settle in the brain, so treatment must address both the brain lesion and the original cancer.
Our best oncologists in Mumbai explain to the patient and family which type is involved.
Tumour Grading
Because most primary brain tumours rarely spread beyond the brain, they are graded by the WHO system, Grade I to Grade IV, instead of being staged. Grade I tumours grow slowly and are often curable with surgery alone. Grade IV tumours such as glioblastoma grow aggressively and usually need combined treatment. The grade guides both outlook and strategy.
How Diagnosis Is Made
- MRI with contrast is the main imaging tool for size, location and involvement of nearby structures. Contrast CT is used where MRI is not possible.
- Biopsy confirms the diagnosis. Stereotactic biopsy uses image guidance through a small opening for deep or sensitive locations, while open biopsy during surgery is used when more tissue is needed.
- Molecular and genetic testing increasingly informs treatment, since some mutations change how a tumour responds to drugs.
Our Treatment Approach
Surgical resection is the cornerstone for operable tumours. The goal is to remove as much as safely possible while preserving function. Near areas controlling speech, movement, or vision, functional mapping protects them during brain tumour surgery in Malad, Mumbai.
Where full removal is not possible, radiation and chemotherapy may be used, sometimes with partial resection to relieve pressure.
- 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
Recovery continues after treatment. Speech therapy rebuilds communication, cognitive rehabilitation helps with memory and attention, and physical and occupational therapy restore strength and everyday independence. The length depends on each person's needs.
Brain Tumour Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
Brain tumour care extends well beyond surgery, through radiation, rehabilitation and long-term follow-up. CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Malad, Mumbai offers complete care for brain tumour treatment. Neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and radiation oncology work on one plan, and our doctors explain each step in plain terms. Rehabilitation support is planned from the start. If you or a family member has persistent neurological symptoms, book a consultation with our oncology team.