What is Brain Tumor?
A brain tumor is any abnormal mass of cells growing inside the skull. They range from slow-growing benign meningiomas to aggressive glioblastomas. Every tumor is different — the grade, location, and molecular profile all shape what treatment is right.
When a second opinion really helps
- You've been told 'immediate surgery' before a tumor board review.
- Awake craniotomy or Gamma Knife was offered — the right choice depends on the tumor's precise location & molecular markers.
- A pituitary lesion was found on MRI and the plan skipped endocrine work-up.
- Watch-and-wait (observation) was recommended but you haven't seen the reasoning in writing.
Red flags — call 108 / 102 immediately
- New-onset seizures in an adult
- Progressive morning headaches with vomiting
- Sudden personality / memory change
- Focal weakness or vision loss
Frequently asked questions
No. Small meningiomas often just need monitoring. Pituitary tumors may respond to medication. Surgery is reserved for tumors causing symptoms, growing rapidly, or high-grade on imaging.