Brain tumor, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 4

Epilepsy surgery Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with a brain tumor due to both generalized and focal seizures. I have undergone Gamma Knife radiosurgery, 30 sessions of IMRT, and traditional surgery. Since starting medication, I have not experienced any generalized seizures, but ...

After surgery for a meningioma, if hydrocephalus occurs, are there other treatment options available? Hello, my mother is 67 years old and started experiencing urinary incontinence, facial drooping, unsteady walking leading to frequent falls, and difficulty swallowing liquids sin...

Postoperative conditions after meningioma surgery? My wife experienced several episodes of aphasia four months ago, and after examination, a meningioma was discovered. She underwent a minimally invasive surgery to remove it (although it is unclear if it was completely excised), a...

Pituitary tumor Hello Dr. Ding: I underwent an MRI examination... In September, the results indicated a pituitary tumor (the January examination showed pituitary hyperplasia). The neurologist mentioned that there is slight pressure on the optic nerve and the vomiting center. My p...

Cerebral cell pathology Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my boyfriend who had a brain hemorrhage due to an accident ten years ago. At that time, surgery was deemed too risky, so he did not undergo a procedure to clear it. Now, he is experiencing issues with brain cell deg...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage Hello, I would like to ask about subarachnoid hemorrhage, for example: what causes subarachnoid hemorrhage? Is it caused by trauma or is it a complication of a disease? Also, what is the likelihood of subarachnoid hemorrhage leading to hydrocephalus? Thank...

Involuntary movements of the tongue while speaking? I have a question to ask. About six months ago, my mother noticed that her speech became unclear, similar to having a "thick tongue," and her tongue would move involuntarily while speaking, which occurred quite frequen...

Can a brain tumor be treated with radiation therapy twice? My father is 71 years old and was diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. After undergoing chemotherapy for the lungs, the cancer metastasized to the brain. He then received radi...

Can I dye my hair if I have a tumor on my head? Doctor: Hello! I was diagnosed with a tumor on my scalp over 10 years ago, but the doctor said it could be removed or left alone for now. Can I dye my hair? (Because I have more gray hair, and the mix of black and gray looks odd.) W...

Numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor: After my brain tumor surgery, my hand has been numb and even lacks sensation for a long time. What can I do to improve this condition?

Brain tumor Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in August, and the biopsy showed it to be a benign astrocytoma. The physician recommended gamma knife treatment, but I found online information stating that gliomas are not suitable for radiation therapy. Could you plea...

Symptoms of brain tumors Hello Dr. Ding: I would like to ask, what are the obvious symptoms if someone has a brain tumor? Recently, I have been experiencing some pain in my head that feels different from regular headaches, and sometimes I also feel a bit nauseous. I am very worri...

Issues related to brain tumors? Coma is a state of prolonged unconsciousness where a person cannot be awakened and fails to respond to stimuli. The levels of coma can vary, and they are often assessed using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), which ranges from 3 to 15. A GCS score of 3...

What are the symptoms of a brain tumor? Hello Dr. Hsiao: What are the obvious symptoms if someone has a brain tumor? For the past month or two, I've been feeling something unusual with my scalp; it's not pain, but rather a tingling sensation. Sometimes it occurs on the ...

Brain tumor Hello doctor, I previously underwent some treatments for my brain, including radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery, totaling approximately 12,000 units, which has reached saturation. After surgery to remove the tumor, most of it was necrotic. A portion that ...

Emergency Assistance (Forwarded by the Department of Health) My wife, Li Mi, underwent a 9 cm meningioma surgery on March 14, 2003, at Cathay General Hospital, performed by neurosurgeon Dr. Huang Jinshan. Since then, she has been unable to sleep normally and requires a combinatio...

Surgery Hello, doctor. I am a brain tumor patient. After undergoing gamma knife treatment, I experienced a worsening of my condition. The intensity-modulated radiation therapy was also ineffective, and I continue to have fluid accumulation. The physician has now suggested surgery...

Cranial atrophy and depression? The doctor suggested that the issue with the brain tumor may have improved, leading to bone depression, and recommended that I consult the original surgeon for an examination. I really want to go back and ask that doctor, but... his response made m...

Cranial atrophy and depression? After a car accident, due to intracranial hemorrhage, the skull was removed and placed in the hospital for six months before being reattached. A year after the reattachment, it led to skull atrophy and depression. What could be the cause of this? I...

Prolactin-secreting tumor My wife discovered a tumor about five years ago after her menstrual period did not return and her breast milk did not subside following childbirth. After taking medication, she experienced various discomforts, including headaches and nausea. Approximatel...