Brain Tumor Treatment

Brain tumors are among the most serious health conditions affecting both nervous system function and quality of life. Abnormal cell growth in the brain can put pressure on surrounding tissues and disrupt vital functions such as thinking, speaking, balance, vision, and movement. Therefore, brain tumor treatment requires early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment planning combined with modern surgical techniques.

What Is a Brain Tumor?

A brain tumor is an abnormal growth caused by uncontrolled proliferation of brain tissue cells or surrounding membranes, vessels, or nerves. These cells can damage normal brain function.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı explains that tumors may be benign or malignant. However, even benign tumors can be life-threatening depending on their size and location.

Types of Brain Tumors

Brain tumors are classified based on their origin and behavior

• Gliomas originate from glial cells
• Meningiomas develop from brain membranes
• Astrocytomas arise from astrocyte cells
• Oligodendrogliomas develop from supporting nerve cells
• Medulloblastomas are common in children
• Metastatic tumors spread from cancers in other organs

Each type requires a different treatment strategy.

Main Goal of Brain Tumor Treatment

The primary goal is to remove the tumor completely or as much as possible, protect brain function, and reduce recurrence risk.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı creates individualized treatment plans based on tumor location, size, type, and genetic features, as every tumor behaves differently.

Brain Tumor Treatment Methods

Treatment usually involves a combination of approaches including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and advanced therapies.

Surgical Treatment

Surgery is the most important step. The aim is to safely remove the tumor while protecting healthy brain tissue.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı uses advanced techniques such as microsurgery, neuronavigation, and intraoperative MRI.

Surgical Steps

• Preoperative imaging and planning
• Craniotomy to access the tumor
• Microsurgical tumor removal
• Closure and reconstruction

Surgery typically lasts 4 to 8 hours.

In critical areas, awake brain surgery may be used to preserve speech and motor functions.

Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy destroys remaining tumor cells using high-energy radiation.

Modern systems target tumor tissue while protecting healthy brain tissue.

Types include

Conventional radiotherapy
Gamma Knife or CyberKnife radiosurgery
IMRT

Treatment usually lasts several weeks.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses medications to destroy tumor cells.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı states that Temozolomide is one of the most commonly used drugs.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy activates the patient’s immune system to fight tumor cells.

By 2026, it shows promising results in aggressive tumors such as glioblastoma.

Targeted Therapy

These treatments target specific genetic mutations in tumor cells.

Examples include

Bevacizumab
EGFR inhibitors

This approach protects healthy tissue.

New Technologies in Brain Tumor Treatment

Modern technologies improve surgical safety and outcomes.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı uses

• Neuronavigation
• Intraoperative MRI
• Neuromonitoring
• Robotic surgery

These innovations increase precision and reduce complications.

Rehabilitation After Treatment

Rehabilitation is essential for recovery.

It includes

• Physical therapy
• Speech therapy
• Neuropsychological support
• Nutritional support

These help restore brain function.

Follow-Up and Monitoring

Regular follow-up is critical to detect recurrence early.

MRI scans are performed periodically.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı creates individualized follow-up plans.

Psychological Support

Emotional health plays a major role in recovery.

Stress management, family support, and counseling are important.

Pediatric Brain Tumor Treatment

Children require specialized care.

Treatment is carefully planned to protect brain development.

Advanced Stage Brain Tumors

Treatment focuses on improving quality of life and slowing progression.

Combination therapies are often used.

Importance of Early Diagnosis

Early diagnosis significantly improves treatment success.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı emphasizes that early intervention saves lives.

Future of Brain Tumor Treatment

By 2026, new innovations include

• Artificial intelligence diagnostics
• Genetic therapies
• Stem cell treatments

These advances improve outcomes.

Brain tumor treatment is a complex process requiring expertise and advanced technology.

Success depends on early diagnosis, proper planning, and experienced surgeons.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı combines modern technology and personalized care to achieve successful results.

Although a brain tumor diagnosis can be frightening, modern medicine provides effective treatment options and hope for patients.