Pvt. Dr. According to Rajiv Jha, 'It is time to focus on more specialist products, modernization of technology and expansion of patient-friendly services for brain tumor treatment.'
According to the National Brain Tumor Center working at Veer Hospital under the National Academy of Medical Sciences, it is necessary to increase public awareness about brain tumors in Nepal. President of
center Prof. Dr. According to Rajiv Jha, there is a need for brain tumor related diseases, risks, treatment challenges and research in Nepal.
Center has estimated that 60-70 percent chance of brain tumor will be seen in women in Nepal. Lately, the possibility of tumor has been seen more in the age group of 35 to 50 years.
The common symptoms that can identify a brain tumor are these
Headache - 46 percent
Vomiting - 35 percent
Symptoms of tremors, body paralysis, and loss of direction
Problems with vision, hearing and communication ability
Type of tumor
According to the National Brain Tumor Center, 39 percent of the brain tumors seen in Nepal are 'glioma'. In addition, meningioma (29 percent) and pituitary tumor (6 percent) also occur. Glioma tumors are often malignant.
Treatment situation and challenges
It is said that despite the expansion of brain tumor treatment technology in Nepal, there is still a lack of specialist doctors and infrastructure. The center is adopting multi-faceted treatment methods like neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Scalpel-free technology has also been used for surgery.
The government of Nepal and health related agencies have been requested to give priority to research and prevention programs related to brain tumors. In addition, the need for public awareness programs, timely identification and effective treatment has been pointed out.
Pvt. Dr. According to Rajiv Jha, 'It is time to focus on more specialist products, modernization of technology and expansion of patient-friendly services for brain tumor treatment.'
