Q: Which specialist doctor treats brain tumor?
A: You should consult a neurosurgeon or a neurooncologist.
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Q: What are the causes of a brain tumor?
A: The ultimate cause of brain tumor is not known but various factors such as radiation exposure and polyvinyl chloride increase the chance of developing a brain tumor.
Q: Is it inherited from one generation to the other?
A: No, it is not inherited. But individuals with a family history of gliomas are likely to develop brain tumors.
Q: Is surgery necessary for brain cancer?
A: Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for malignant and benign carcinoma of the brain. The success rate is very high.
Q: Is it curable?
A: Yes, it is curable in the case of benign tumors but in the case of malignant cancers, the prognosis is very poor.
