Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 3 pm to 5 pm
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
(with prior appointments only)
Brain tumour clinic at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad is an exclusive clinic to provide comprehensive care to brain tumour patients. Integrated treatment is delivered by our multidisciplinary team of specialists across all three phases — preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative, including recovery and rehabilitation. We aim to provide unmatched expertise for brain tumour treatment at an affordable cost for our patients.
The clinic is meant to provide comprehensive brain tumour care for patients of all ages and brain cancer of any severity or type. Anyone who suspects brain tumour may visit.
A family history of brain tumours or genetic syndromes may increase the risk of developing a brain tumour.
Any person who experiences persistent symptoms of brain tumour (such as blurred vision or speech difficulties) should also seek medical attention.
The brain tumour clinic at Yashoda Hospitals is a multidisciplinary clinic which offers:
Brain tumour clinic is open every Tuesday in Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad from 3-5 pm.
The growth of abnormal cells in the brain is known as brain tumor. It can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Brain tumours vary greatly based on their location. Thus, their symptoms, growth rate, and the manner in which they affect the central nervous system (CNS) also differs.
Brain tumours are classified based on their origins from the different types of cells in the brain and the central nervous system (CNS). A few types are:
Craniopharyngiomas, germ cell tumours, Glioblastomas, chordomas, CNS lymphomas, etc. are some other types.
Treatment for brain tumours depends largely on type, grade (or stage) and location of the tumour. Treatment for pediatric brain tumours is also different from that for adult brain tumours. Our clinic has specialists who are experienced in dealing with all types of brain tumours.
Symptoms of the brain tumour depend on the affected area in the brain and its functions. Not every patient experiences the same symptoms, and some may not experience any until the tumour grows too large and leads to a general decline in health.
Some of the symptoms are:
The multidisciplinary team will evaluate the patient’s medical and family history to evaluate the possibility of brain tumour. If it is suspected, the following tests may be required for accurate brain tumour diagnosis:
The Brain Tumour Clinic in Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad provides comprehensive treatment using the latest technologies. The neurosurgeon will suggest the most effective treatment option based on the size, type, and stage of the tumour.
Yashoda Institute of Neuroscience has a team of leading neurosurgeons from across India who specialize in diagnosing and treating brain tumour. They work in collaboration with medical neuro oncologists, radiation oncologists, and neuro anesthetists to provide comprehensive care to the patients.
Their skills are complemented by advanced equipment, including RapidArc Linear Accelerators, intraoperative 3T MRI, and Intraoperative Neuromonitoring. This maximizes the benefits for the patients by eliminating the need for additional surgeries, reducing the risk of complications, and improving the outcomes of treatment.