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.
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 Kolkata for Gliomas Treatment are:
The doctor recommended for treating glioma are Neurosurgeons and Head and Neck Surgeons.
Listing popular specialists:
Senior Consultant, 20 years of experience
Minimally Invasive Surgery including Microscopic and Endoscopic Hip Replacement Excision of Pituitory Tumour 3rd Ventriculoctomy of Hydrocephalus All types of Brain Tumour Anurysm Clipping & AVM Surgeries Vascular Works
Consultant, 20 years of experience
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Head of Department, 31 years of experience
Microsurgeries for Brain & Spinal Tumours Spinal Fixations Endoscopic Stereotatic procedures Traumatic Brain Injury
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
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Consultant, 22 years of experience
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Director, 31 years of experience
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Consultant, 19 years of experience
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Consultant, 31 years of experience
Cerebrovascular Surgery Aortic Anuerysm Surgery / Endovascular Repair Peripheral Neuro surgery Epilepsy surgery Spine Surgery Brain Tumor Surgery Hydrocephalus Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Prolapsed Disc Disease Spondylolisthesis Surgery for intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations Surgery for pain and peripheral nerve surgery
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
Microsurgery/ Microendoscopic surgery for Sellar & Suprasellar Tumors in adults and children. Endonasal and Transcranial approaches Epilepsy Surgery Minimal Access Spinal Surgery: Cervical/ Lumbar Spine disorders Anterior Circulation Cerebral Aneurysm Surgery Spinal Reconstruction for Traumatic
Consultant, 16 years of experience
Neurosurgery Spine surgery
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Neurosurgery
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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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