Brain Tumors: Expert Q&A

In this expert Q&A, neuro-oncologist Dr. Deric Park and neurosurgeon Dr. Paramita Das share insights on the different types of brain tumors, the symptoms they may cause and the types of therapies to treat them.

Table of Contents

0:00:00​​​​ Introduction
0:02:08 What kind of brain tumors are out there?
0:02:55 What is the range of metastatic tumors?
0:04:30 What are some of the first symptoms of a brain tumor?
0:05:16 Can symptoms come and go?
0:05:41 How are brain tumors diagnosed?
0:06:44 How do you determine the course of treatment?
0:07:34 Does a pituitary tumor causing no symptoms have to be removed?
0:08:50 What are astrocytoma?
0:09:35 What is the therapy depending on the grade?
0:12:14 If there's a lesion on the back of the skull from prostate cancer, could that shrink after chemo?
0:12:48 Should I see a neurologist if I'm being treated for another type of cancer?
0:13:22 If there's a family history, should you be screened?
0:14:05 How are tumors tested for cancer in general?
0:15:18 Is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine if I had a meningioma removed in May of 2019?
0:16:17 How long will you live if you do have a brain tumor?
0:17:22 What is the UChicago Medicine team approach to treatment?
0:19:52 Is it safe to pursue treatment during the pandemic?
0:22:11 What clinical trials are available?
0:24:21 Are there are specific risk factors for brain tumors or brain cancer?
0:25:17 What are some of the best treatments that are possible?
0:26:11 How dangerous is brain cancer surgery?
0:27:08 Do you provide second opinions to patients?
0:28:10 What is intraosseous meningioma?

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