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 Faridabad 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 Faridabad for Gliomas Treatment are:
The doctor recommended for treating glioma are Neurosurgeons and Head and Neck Surgeons.
Listing popular specialists:
Consultant, 5 years of experience
Traumatic spine injuries Degenerative spine disorders, Spinal deformity correction, Functional spine surgery, Congenital spine disorders, Cranio-vertebral junction anomalies, Spinal tumours, Vascular malformations of spine, Brain. Peripheral Nerve And Brachial Plexus Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 10 years of experience
Brain Aneurysm Treatment Spine Surgery Endoscopic Brain Surgery Dics Replacement Surgery Brain Tumour Surgery (Adult & Surgery) CSF Rhinorrhea Repair Surgery
Director, 20 years of experience
Minimal access brain & spine surgeries including endoscopic & stereotactic surgeries, Skull base tumor surgeries, Complex spinal reconstruction including transthoracic and transabdominal surgeries, Functional neurosurgeries (DBS for Parkinson diseases), Pediatric Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 15 years of experience
Brain Suite Brain Aneurysm Coiling Laminectomy Carotid Cavernous Fistula Treatment Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Treatment CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery Petrosal Sinus Sampling Deep Brain Stimulation Vertigo Treatment Paralysis Epilepsy surgery Spine Surgery.
Senior Consultant, 12 years of experience
Endoscopic Brain and Spine Surgery
HOD, 20 years of experience
Brain and Spine Trauma, Brain & Spine Tumours, Surgery for Brain hemorrhage and stroke, Skull Base Surgery for Pituitary Gland, Aneurysm.
Consultant, 25 years of experience
Image Guided Neurosurgery Neurooncology - Surgery for Brain / spinal Tumors - Gliomas, Maximal Safe Resection of Gliomas in Eloquent Area /Deep Seasted Areas / Insular Cortex - with Image Guidance and Intraop MRI Endoscopic Surgery for Pituitary Tumours / Anterior Skull Base Tumours with Image Guidance and Intraop MRI Imaging Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery for Intraventricular Tumours / Colloid Cyst Functional Neurosurgery - for Movement Disorders - Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease and Dystonias, For Epilepsy - Temporal Lobe Resections, Dysplasia Excisions, For Trigeminal Neuroalgia / Hemifacial Spasm - Microvascular Decompression
Senior Consultant, 16 years of experience
Complex spinal reconstruction including Kyphoscoliosis correction surgeries, Minimal access brain & spine surgeries including endoscopic & stereotactic surgeries
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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