According to the Mayo Clinic, treatment for a brain tumor — along with survival odds — depends on the type, size and location of the tumor, as well as your age and overall health.
Initial treatment of a brain tumor may include steroid medications to reduce swelling and inflammation of brain tissue. Anticonvulsant medications may help prevent or control seizures.
If the tumor has resulted in a buildup of fluid in your brain (hydrocephalus), your doctor may surgically insert a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that's placed in your brain and then threaded under your skin to another part of your body, usually your abdomen. The tube allows excess fluid to be removed from your brain.
The main treatment methods for brain tumors include:
- Surgery
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
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