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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai for Gliomas Treatment are:
The doctor recommended for treating glioma are Neurosurgeons and Head and Neck Surgeons.
Listing popular specialists:
Director, 27 years of experience
Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Stroke Cerebellar Ataxia, Neurotrauma, Neuroendoscopy, Spinal reconstructive surgery, Cerebrovascular surgery for ischemic stroke, Neurostimulation, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Psychosurgery
Consultant, 20 years of experience
Endoscopic Brain and spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine surgery
Head of Department, 16 years of experience
Endoscope-assisted Brain & Spine Surgery, complex Skull Base Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery.
Director, 30 years of experience
Cerebral Vascular Surgery, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia Procedures
Consultant, 14 years of experience
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS), Vascular Neurosurgery, Aneurysm, AVM Surgery, Parkinson’s Treatment, Seizure Treatment
Consultant, 41 years of experience
Microsurgical Excision of Brain Tumors, Aneurysms and Excision of AVMS, Skull Base Tumors, Microvascular Decompression, Pituitary Tumor Surgery, Stereotaxic Biopsies
Senior Consultant, 25 years of experience
X-knife Radiosurgery, Surgery for brain stroke, Neurorehabilitation
Consultant, 8 years of experience
Interventional Neuro-radiology Neuro-spine surgery. Neurosurgery Brain Surgery Spine Surgery Stroke
Consultant, 11 years of experience
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Consultant, 14 years of experience
Senior Consultant, 10 years of experience
Epilepsy Surgery Brain Tumor Surgery Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Endoscopic Skullbase Surgery Aortic aneurysm surgery Arteriovenous Malfunctions Treatment Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery Spine SurgeryVertebroplasty Surgery
Senior Consultant, 15 years of experience
Senior Consultant, 25 years of experience
Congenital Scoliosis Spinal Dysraphism Craniofacial Anomalies.
Consultant, 21 years of experience
<p class="rtejustify">Dr. Paresh K. Doshi specializes in the following:</p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Brain Tumor Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Deep Brain Stimulation </li> <li class="rtejustify">Epilepsy Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Surgery for Movement Disorders, including Parkinson's Disease</li> </ul>
Senior Consultant, 34 years of experience
Acoustic neuroma, Aneurysms, Arteriovenous malformation
Consultant, 20 years of experience
Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology Spine Surgery Spine Related Disorders Pediatric Neurosurgery Acoustic Neuroma Removal Artificial Disc Replacement Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Senior Consultant, 32 years of experience
Craniotomies, Microsurgery for glimos, Posterior fossa, Meningiomas, Shunts for hydrocephalus, Laminectomies
Head of Department, 15 years of experience
Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery
Director, 20 years of experience
Minimally invasive Spine disc prolapse Stereotactic and Computer guided brain surgery Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
Consultant, 41 years of experience
Micro neurosurgery for brain and spine, Craniospinal trauma, Surgical stroke
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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