- Benign Brain Tumors
When we say benign brain tumor, if it is completely removed with surgery performed by an experienced and skilled neurosurgeon; We mean tumor types that do not recur anymore, that is, the patient can be completely treated. These are tumors that doctors call "meningiomas", which usually arise from the membranes surrounding the brain.
Although they are of course called benign, these brain membrane tumors are also life-threatening because they press on the brain; So they need to be surgically removed immediately. In fact, sometimes benign brain tumors change their behavior over time; It is also known that it can develop into more malignant tumors.
We should not forget that there is no part of our brain that does not think or has no function. In other words, no matter where a tumor presses on the brain, it sometimes causes damage that the patient cannot even realize.
Sometimes, if this damage continues for a long time, it is not possible to reverse the damage even if the pressure is removed with a surgery. So if your neurosurgeon recommends surgery for you, don't wait...
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