Brain Cancer Treatment in South Africa

The treatment protocol for brain cancer varies on many factors. Some of the important factors that the doctors consider while preparing the treatment plan for a patient include the following: 

• The location of the lesion
• The grade of cancer
• Whether it is a primary tumor or a result of metastasis
• Whether the tumor is restricted to the brain or has spread to close or distant tissues
• Age of the patient
• Overall clinical status
• Other underlying medical condition or comorbidities

Brain cancer treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy or a combination of these treatment modalities depending on the factors listed above. In some cases, alternative treatment such as dendritic stem cell therapy, targeted therapy, hypnotherapy or proton therapy may also be advised.

Brain cancer treatment cost, therefore, may vary from one patient to the other.

Factors affecting the cost of Brain Cancer Treatment 

The following factors affect brain cancer treatment cost: 

• The location and size of the lesion
• The stage and stage of the cancer
• Experience of the doctor
• Type and location of the hospital
• ICU stay
• Hospital stay
• Any complications involved in the treatment 
• Medicines and consumables
• Line of treatment decided on the basis of investigations
• Type of investigations performed
• Management required for underlying medical conditions