WhatsApp Us The Type of Cancer Found in the Brain's Glial Cells is Called a Glioma.
Glial cells are also known as gluey cells. They are found around nerve cells and help function the nervous system.
The signs and symptoms of glioma are different for different types, which mainly include -
The treatment of glioma depends upon the patient's type, location, and health.
The treatment comprises Surgical Extraction, Chemotherapy, and Radiation Therapy.
Molecular Drug Therapy is also being used nowadays.
Sometimes a combination of more than one is done.
Palliative care is required to subside the symptoms and maintenance of bodily functions.
Gliomas Treatment cost in Chennai is between Rs.266400 to Rs.355200. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 3 days and outside the hospital for 12 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.The cost of Glioma includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost, some of which may include [Neurological examination, imaging tests- X-ray, CT Scan, MRI, Biopsy, etc.]
Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumour and the extent to which the tumour has spread)
Post-Operative cost (there might be a need for Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery)
Medicines
Patient's hospital stay
Note - High-grade gliomas can are often resistant or can return after the treatment. Treatment for recurred gliomas is different from the treatments used for initial treatment.
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)
The stage and type of cancer
Patients may require repeated investigation through PET CT and related tests Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy
Any additional tests may be required, such as ECG or blood tests
An extended stay at the Hospital (Generally, the stay is around 2-5 days)
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident [may take longer duration in case of chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions]
Before Glioma treatment, certain tests are done, including MRI, CT scans, and stereotactic biopsy. Usually, these test costs are covered in the package.
All the medicines are included in the package when the patient is hospitalized. Any medicines bought outside the hospital will not be covered in the package.
A typical hospital stay after the surgery is two to five days. The stay can be longer depending on the condition of the patient. A day after the surgery, an MRI or CT scan is performed to identify the success. The patient should visit the surgeon every three to six months during the first two years after the treatment and then once a year after that.
The price varies across the cities. Tier 1 Cities are usualy more expencive thane tier 2 cities. The price for Gliomas in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Gliomas in different countries is approximately:
Popular Hospitals in Chennai for Gliomas Treatment are:
The doctor recommended for treating glioma are Neurosurgeons and Head and Neck Surgeons.
Listing popular specialists:
Senior Consultant, 17 years of experience
Neurosurgeon, Neurointerventional Surgery
Consultant, 20 years of experience
Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery, Carotid Body Tumour Embolization, Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Foot Drop
Senior Consultant, 28 years of experience
Micro Neuro surgeries, Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine surgeries, Trauma
Senior Consultant, 25 years of experience
Brain Aneurysm Treatment Paralysis Peripheral Nerve Pediatric Neurosurgery Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization
Senior Consultant, 21 years of experience
Endoscopic neurosurgery, Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, All types of brain and spine tumors, Traumatic head and spine injuries
Senior Consultant, 40 years of experience
Head & Neck Tumour Embolization Chickenpox Treatment Spinal and Cerebral Tumor Embolization Carotid Cavernous Fistula Treatment Nebulisations
Consultant, 23 years of experience
Vascular Skull base Pediatric neurosurgery Minimally invasive neurosurgery Trauma surgery Epilepsy surgery Functional neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
<p class="rtejustify" dir="ltr">Dr. Siddhartha Ghosh is a Neurosurgeon in Delhi NCR, India, for various neurosurgeries, including:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li class="rtejustify">Skull Base Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Pediatric Neurosurgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Neuro-oncology</li> <li class="rtejustify">Stereotactic Neurosurgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Spine Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Vascular Surgery</li> </ul>
Consultant, 45 years of experience
ICP monitoring Anterior approaches to the spines Spinal instrumentations Transoral and Transnaso-sphenoidal procedures Nebulisations Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Neurological dysfunction Neurophysiology and Vascular Surgery
Senior Consultant, 32 years of experience
Herniated disc Neck hernia Spinal Canal Stenosis Neurosis Spondylolisthesis (Waist Shift) Brain Tumors Brain Diseases Nerve entrapment Hand numbness
Senior Consultant, 19 years of experience
Spinal stabilization procedures including artificial disc replacements Neuronavigation systems Stereotactic Neurosurgery Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
Brain Mapping Muscle and Nerve Disorders
Director, 46 years of experience
Surgery for Aneurysms & AVMs, Endoscopic excision of the Colloid cyst, Endoscopic surgery for Pituitary tumors and skull base tumors
Consultant, 15 years of experience
Spine Surgery Brain Tumour Surgery Neuro Edoscopic surgery Cerebro Vascular Surgery Comprehensive care for Brain and Spine Trauma Cerebrovascular Surgery Peripheral Neuro surgery Brain Aneurysm Treatment AVM Surgery SkullBase Surgery Pediatric Neurosurgery
Consultant, 27 years of experience
Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery Aortic Anuerysm Surgery / Endovascular Repair Brain Tumor Surgery Deep Brain Stimulation Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy) Epilepsy surgery Peripheral Neuro surgery Cerebrovascular Surgery Brain Suite
Consultant, 20 years of experience
CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery Pediatric Neurosurgery Brain infection Decompression Micovascular Foot Drop Carotid Body Tumour Embolization Head & Neck Tumour Embolization Petrosal Sinus Sampling Spinal and Cerebral Tumor Embolization Brain Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization Brain Aneurysm Coiling Carotid Cavernous Fistula Treatment
Consultant, 26 years of experience
Deep brain stimulation, Craniotomy, Brain Tumour Treatment
, 16 years of experience
Endoscopic Neurosurgery Micro-Neurosurgery Vascular Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 18 years of experience
Neuro-oncology Neuro-endoscopy (Brain & Spine) Cerebrovascular Surgery Functional Neurosurgery.
The survival rate of glioma cases is highly variable, depending upon many factors.
There are a few types of gliomas with a five-year survival rate of less than 10%, and some cases can survive for more than five years.
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