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 Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad for Gliomas Treatment are:
The doctor recommended for treating glioma are Neurosurgeons and Head and Neck Surgeons.
Listing popular specialists:
Consultant, 18 years of experience
Continental Neurosciences & Rehabilitation, Managing Diverse Neurological Disorders, Hypophysectomy, CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair, Headache Management, Video EEG Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (IPD)
Consultant, 7 years of experience
CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair, Pituitary Disorders, Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (IPD), Movement Disorder, Spinal Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, Brain Tumor Surgery, Pain Management Counseling and Pediatric Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 11 years of experience
Complex Neuro Surgeries, Tumours, Neuro Vascular, Skull Base, Pituitary, Deep Brain Stimulation and Spine Surgeries, Head injuries, Brain Tumours, Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries for Parkinson's, Tremor and Dystonia
Director, 27 years of experience
Complex Spine fixations, Percutaneous Laser Discectomy, Peripheral Neuro Surgery, Disc replacements, CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery, Skeletal Muscle Therapy
Consultant, 28 years of experience
Chest Pain Treatment Deep Brain Stimulation Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery Brain infection Laminectomy Spine Surgery
Consultant, 14 years of experience
Neck hernia Brain Tumors Brain Vein Occlusion Scoliosis Pituitary Adenoma aneurysms Spondylolisthesis (Waist Shift) Herniated disc Spinal Cord Tumors Hydrocephalus Celebral hemorrhage Clot Discard Brain Vein Occlusion Treatment Pituitary Gland Tumor
Consultant, 21 years of experience
Parkinson's Disease Treatment Epilepsy Treatment Stroke Treatment Neuromuscular Disorders Headache Management Spinal Disorders Encephalopathies Fibromyalgia Treatment hydrocephalus Spasticity Herniated Disc Vertigo/Dizziness Otoneurology Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Vascular Brain Diseases Neurological Problems Neuromuscular Disorders Peripheral Nerve Neurophysiology Neuromuscular Disorders Neurological dysfunction Neurological Problems Nerve and Muscle Disorders Sciatica Pain Treatment Laminectomy Foot Drop Vascular Surgery Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Brain Mapping Spinal Tap Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Brain Aneurysm Surgery Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
Consultant, 32 years of experience
Neuro Oncology Congenital malformations Hydrocephalus Cerebrovascular disease Spinal neoplasm Spinal injuries and dislocations Disc disease and management Micro surgical disc extraction Pain management Head injuries
Consultant, 20 years of experience
General Surgeon Neurosurgeon Spine Surgery Brain Tumor Surgery Epilepsy surgery Sclerotherapy
Consultant, 24 years of experience
Minimally invasive spine surgery, Neuro Endoscopy, Brain & Spine surgery
Consultant, 22 years of experience
Brain Tumor Surgery Neurological Problems Pediatric Neurosurgery Video EEG Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy) Epilepsy surgery
Dr. Bala Raja Sehkar Chandra Yetkuri
Consultant, 22 years of experience
Brain Tumor Surgery Endsoscopic neurosurgery Cerebrovascular Surgery
Senior Consultant, 37 years of experience
Paediatric Neurosurgery Vascular Surgery Spinal cord tumours Micro Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 20 years of experience
Spine Surgery Brain Surgery Nerve Surgery
Consultant, 18 years of experience
Neuro Oncology ( Brain and Spinal tumors), Pediatric neurosurgery ( neonate and Infant), Minimally Invasive Cranial Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery
Consultant, 21 years of experience
Carotid body tumor embolization, Cranial tumor treatment, Epilepsy surgery
Consultant, 18 years of experience
Epilepsy Skull base surgeries Endoscopic Brain surgeries
Consultant, 25 years of experience
Epilepsy surgery Complex spine surgeries Nervous system disorders
Consultant, 24 years of experience
Carotid Body Tumour Embolization, Petrosal Sinus Sampling, Head & Neck Tumour Embolization, Spinal, and Cerebral Tumor Embolization, Foot Drop, Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, Carotid Cavernous Fistula Treatment, and Brain Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization
Consultant, 30 years of experience
Brain Tumor Surgery, Carotid Endarterectomy, Cerebral Angioplasty, Cerebral or Brain Aneurysm Treatment
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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