What Is the Treatment Goal in Brain Tumors?

Question: What is the purpose of treatment in brain tumors?

Answer: The main goals of treatment are:

  1. To reduce the tumor’s pressure effect on the brain
  2. To lower the tumor cell burden as much as possible
  3. To preserve the patient’s quality of life
  4. To improve the effectiveness of additional treatments (radiotherapy, chemotherapy)

When surgery cannot be performed or complete removal is not possible, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy may be used.