- male
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
My uncle was diagnosed with a brain tumor based on a CT scan, but he doesn't have any symptoms. We're really confused should we go ahead with the surgery the doctor suggested or get a second opinion first? Also, is surgery the only treatment option for brain tumors?
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Radiation therapy is also useful in treating some benign tumors, including benign meningiomas. Radiation therapy is the first-line treatment for meningiomas that can't be fully removed or when the risk of surgery outweighs the potential benefit.
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