Medical articles of Brain tumour

04/04/2025
Mr Babar Vaqas
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Step-by-step guide to awake brain surgery for brain tumours: What to expect
Awake brain surgery, also known as awake craniotomy, is a specialised procedure used to remove brain tumours while preserving critical brain functions. Mr Babar Vaqas, distinguished consultant neurosurgeon, provides a step-by-step guide to the procedure.
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17/03/2025
Mr Geza Mezei
Neurosurgeon
Non-surgical brain tumour treatment: How radiosurgery works
Advances in medical technology have introduced non-invasive treatment options for brain tumours, reducing the need for conventional surgery in many cases. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), is a precise, non-invasive technique that delivers high doses of radiation to brain tumours while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. This article explores how radiosurgery works, its benefits, and when it is used in the treatment of brain tumours.
13/02/2025
Dr Paul Mulholland
Medical Oncologist
Advances in immunotherapy treatment for brain tumours
Brain tumours present significant challenges in treatment due to their complex nature and the difficulty of targeting cancerous cells within the brain. Traditional treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy remain the standard approaches, but recent advances in immunotherapy offer new hope for improving outcomes. Immunotherapy harnesses the body’s immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells, and ongoing research continues to refine and expand its use in brain tumour treatment.
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16/10/2024
Mr Anastasios Giamouriadis
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Brain and Spinal Surgeon
Understanding brain tumour types: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells within or around the brain, which may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Here, Mr Anastasios Giamouriadis, renowned consultant neurosurgeon and brain and spinal surgeon, provides expert insights into the various types of brain tumours, examining their symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and treatment options.
25/09/2024
Written by Top Doctors
Minimally invasive brain surgery: A neurosurgeon’s perspective on advanced techniques and patient benefits
We take a look at minimally invasive brain surgery, considering advanced techniques, what the benefits are for patients and ongoing innovations – and more.
10/05/2024
Professor Karol Sikora
Clinical Oncologist
Best care practices in neuro-oncology
Neuro-oncology is a wide-ranging area of cancer treatment and there are various best care practises involved in ensuring patients receive the best care possible. Here to provide an expert insight into this important topic is world-leading cancer specialist Professor Karol Sikora.
09/05/2024
Dr Paul Mulholland
Medical Oncologist
Understanding brain tumours: A comprehensive guide
Receiving a diagnosis of a brain tumour can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. In this article, leading consultant medical oncologist Dr Paul Mulholland aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of brain tumours, from their types and symptoms to diagnosis and treatment options.
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24/04/2024
Professor Sotirios Bisdas
Professor of Neuroradiology
Navigating brain tumour recovery
Neuroimages post-treatment are like before-and-after snapshots, vital for monitoring brain tumour impact. Neuroradiologists face the challenge of distinguishing tumour relapse from treatment effects. In his latest online article, Professor Sotirios Bisadas explores advanced imaging techniques, follow-up frequency, and the role of technology and skilled neuroradiologists in accurate diagnosis.
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13/03/2024
Professor Sotirios Bisdas
Professor of Neuroradiology
MRI for brain tumours: how does it work?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to generate detailed images of the body's internal structures, and is an integral method for assessing brain tumours. Revered neuroradiologist Professor Sotirios Bisdas explains how MRIs are used to diagnose brain tumours, the difference between malignant and benign tumours, and how MRI results can affect treatment plans.
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02/09/2022
Mr Alireza Shoakazemi
Neurosurgeon
Is a vestibular schwannoma a brain tumour?
In one of our latest articles here, highly revered London-based consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Alireza Shoakazemi, tells us what vestibular schwannomas are, whether or not they are brain tumours, what causes them, and what the related early warning signs to watch out for are.
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