World Brain Tumour Day is observed every year on June 8. It was initiated by the German brain tumour association and was first observed in 2000. Ever since, the is observed every year to raise awareness and support for patients and their families. The theme for World Brain Tumour Day 2022 is “ Together We Are Stronger”. This year the aim is to pay tribute to those whose loved ones have been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Recognize early symptoms important
According to Dr Ashish Gupta – Director Neuro Surgery and Spine Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad – early diagnosis and recognizing the early symptoms of brain tumour is the key to better treatment outcomes.
“Patients are advised to recognize the early symptoms of the brain tumour and act immediately to consult a neurosurgeon. Some symptoms such as headache, vomiting, weakness of limbs, visual disturbances, can be a possible sign of an existing tumour or the formation of a new tumour,” Dr Gupta said.
Brain tumours can be treated
Today with the advancement in neuro diagnosis and complex surgical procedures, patients need to do away with the taboos of treatment related complexities and outcomes. Brain tumours, if diagnosed timely and at early stages, can be treated safely.
Modalities of disease investigation today help in achieving great precision in the diagnosis and hence the treatment outcomes for the benign and malignant tumours are improving gradually.
With a mix of multidisciplinary approach, advanced surgical techniques, radiotherapy and chemotherapy achieving positive results have become possible. As a result, patients should be aware towards their health and take timely action towards getting their symptoms diagnosed.
