CNS TUMORS SURGERY, RADIATION, RADIOSURGERY, CHEMOTHERAPY.

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CNS TUMORS SURGERY, RADIATION, RADIOSURGERY, CHEMOTHERAPY

SURGERY Transphenoidal Bicoronal Suboccipital craniectomy Horshoe-shaped

Surgery is usually the first step in treating an accessible tumor—one that can be removed without unacceptable risk of neurological damage. Surgery is aimed at removing all or as much tumor as possible (called resecting or excising) and can often slow worsening of neurological function. An inaccessible or inoperable tumor is one that cannot be removed surgically because of the risk of severe nervous system damage during the operation. These tumors are frequently located deep within the brain or near vital structures such as the brain stem.

A biopsy is usually performed to help doctors determine how to treat a tumor. A brain biopsy involves surgically removing a small part of the skull to sample the tumor tissue. Biopsies can sometimes be performed by a needle inserted through a small hole. A small piece of tissue remains in the hollow needle when it is removed from the body. A pathologist will stain and examine the tissue for certain changes that signal cancer and grade it to reflect the degree of malignancy. If the sample is cancerous, the surgeons will remove as much of the tumor as possible. For some primary brain tumors it is not possible to surgically remove all malignant cells. Malignant brain tumors commonly recur from cells that have spread from the original tumor mass into the surrounding brain tissue. In contrast, many benign tumors and secondary metastatic tumors can be completely removed surgically.

In some cases, a surgeon may need to insert a shunt into the skull to drain any dangerous buildup of CSF caused by the tumor. A shunt is a flexible plastic tube that is used to divert the flow of CSF from the central nervous system to another part of the body, where it can be absorbed as part of the normal circulatory process. Fortunately, research has led to advances in neurosurgery that make it possible for doctors to completely remove many tumors that were previously thought to be inoperable. These new techniques and tools let neurosurgeons operate within the tight, vulnerable confines of the CNS. Some tools used in the operating room include a surgical microscope, the endoscope (a small viewing tube attached to a video camera), and miniature precision instruments that allow surgery to be performed through a small incision in the brain or spine.

Intraoperative MRI uses a special type of MRI to provide a real-time evaluation of the surgery. Constantly updated images that are provided during surgery let doctors see how much tumor material has been removed. Intraoperative MRI can also help doctors choose the best surgical approaches and monitor any complications during surgery. Navigation equipment used in computer-guided, or stereotactic, neurosurgery gives doctors a precise, three-dimensional map of an individual’s spine or brain as the operation progresses. A computer uses pre-operative diagnostic images of the individual to reduce the risk of damage to surrounding tissue. Intraoperative nerve monitoring tests such as evoked potentials use real-time recordings of nerve cell activity to determine the role of specific nerves and monitor brain activity as the surgery progresses. Small electrodes are used to stimulate a nerve and measure its electrical response (or evoked potential). Some surgeries may be done while the individual is awake under monitored anesthesia care, rather than under general anesthesia. This allows doctors to monitor the individual’s speech and motor functions as a tumor is being removed.

A possible side effect of surgery is swelling around the site of the tumor, and can be treated with steroids. Bleeding into the tumor site or infection are other serious risks of brain surgery. In the cae of metastatic tumors, doctors usually treat the original cancer. However, if there are only one or two metastases to the brain or if a metastatic tumor causes serious disability or pain, doctors may recommend surgery—even if the original cancer has not been controlled. Surgery may be the beginning and end of your treatment if the biopsy shows a benign tumor. If the tumor is malignant, doctors often recommend additional treatment, including radiation and chemotherapy, or one of several experimental treatments.

RADIOTHERAPY Linear Accelerator Interstitial brachytherapy Radiosurgery

Radiation therapy usually involves repeated doses of x-rays or other forms of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from multiplying. When successful, this therapy shrinks the tumor mass but does not actually remove it. Radiation therapy can be used to treat surgically inaccessible tumors or tumor cells that may remain following surgery. Depending on tumor type and stage, radiation treatment might be delivered externally, using focused beams of energy or charged particles that are directed at the tumor, or internally, using a surgically implanted device. The stronger the radiation, the deeper it can penetrate to the target site. Healthy cells may also be damaged by radiation therapy but most are able to repair themselves, while the damaged tumor cells cannot. A radiation oncologist will explain the therapy and how much radiation is needed. Treatment often begins a week after surgery and may continue for several weeks. Depending on tumor type and location, individuals may be able to receive a modified form of therapy to lessen damage to healthy cells and improve the overall treatment.

Externally-delivered radiation therapy poses no risk of radioactivity to the patient or family and friends. Types of external radiation therapy include: Whole brain radiation is generally used to shrink multiple cancerous tumors, rather than to target individual tumors. It may be given as the sole form of treatment or in advance of other forms of radiation therapy and microsurgery. Whole brain radiation is generally used for metastatic tumors and rarely for primary tumors. Conventional external beam radiation aims a uniform dose of high-energy radiation at the tumor and surrounding tissue from outside the body. It is used to treat large tumors or those that may have spread into surrounding tissue. Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) uses diagnostic imaging to prepare an accurate, computer-generated three-dimensional image of the tumor and surrounding tissue. The computer then coordinates and sends multiple beams of radiation to the tumor’s exact shape, sparing nearby organs and surrounding tissue. Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is similar to 3D-CRT but varies the intensity of the hundreds of individual radiation beams to deliver more precise doses to the tumor or to specific areas within it. IRMT can provide a highly effective dose of radiation to the tumor, with less exposure to surrounding tissue. Hyperfractionation involves giving two or more smaller amounts of radiation a day instead of a larger, single dose. It can deliver more radiation to certain tumors and reduce damage to normal cells.

RADIOSURGERY Radiosurgery is usually a one-time treatment involving a large amount of sharply focused radiation that is aimed at the brain tumor. Stereotactic radiosurgery uses computer imaging to direct precisely focused radiation into the tumor from multiple angles. It does not actually cut into the person but, like other forms of radiation therapy, harms a tumor cell’s ability to grow and divide. Stereotactic radiosurgery is commonly used to treat surgically inaccessible tumors. It also may be used at the end of conventional radiation treatment. Two common stereotactic radiosurgery procedures are: Linear-accelerated radiosurgery (LINAC) uses radar-like technology to prepare and fire a single beam of high-energy x-rays into the tumor. Also called high linear- energy transfer radiation, LINAC forms the beam to match the tumor’s shape, avoiding surrounding tissue. A special machine that rotates around the head then fires a uniform dose of radiation into the tumor. Gamma knife® radiosurgery focuses more than 200 beams of gamma radiation into one intersecting beam that is fired into the tumor. It also uses computer imaging to prepare a model of the tumor. This single treatment takes between one and four hours and is often recommended for inaccessible or hard to treat tumors. Both procedures may be given on an outpatient basis but an overnight stay in the hospital is often recommended.

Proton beam therapy directs a beam of high-energy protons directly at the tumor site, leaving surrounding healthy tissue and organs intact. It is best used to treat tumors that are solid and have not spread to other parts of the body. Proton beam therapy can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with chemotherapy or as follow-up to surgery. Internal tumor radiation therapy, also called brachytherapy or interstitial radiation therapy, involves placing a small amount of radioactive material into or near the tumor (or its cavity, if the tumor has been surgically removed). In most cases, the radiation is inserted at the time of surgery or using imaging and a catheter. The radiation may be left in place for several days and, if more than one treatment is needed, the doctor may leave the catheter in place for a longer period.

CHEMOTHERAPY Chemotherapy uses powerful drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing or dividing. These drugs are usually given by pill or injection and travel through the body to the brain, or can be inserted surgically using dissolvable wafers that have been soaked in a chemotherapeutic drug. These wafers slowly release a high concentrate of the drug to kill any remaining malignant cells. Chemotherapy may also be given to kill cancer cells in the spinal column. Chemotherapy is given in cycles to more effectively harm cancer cells and give normal cells time to recover from any damage. The oncologist will base the treatment on the type of cancer, drug(s) to be used, the frequency of administration, and the number of cycles needed.

Individuals might receive chemotherapy to shrink the tumor before surgery (called neo-adjuvant therapy), in combination with radiation therapy, or after radiation treatment (called adjuvant therapy) to destroy any remaining cancer cells. Metronomic therapy involves giving continuous low-dose chemotherapy to block mechanisms that stimulate the growth of new blood vessels needed to feed the tumor. Chemotherapy is also used to treat CNS lymphoma and inaccessible tumors or tumors that do not respond to radiation therapy. Not all tumors are vulnerable to the same anticancer drugs, so a person’s treatment may include a combination of drugs. Common CNS chemotherapeutics include temozolomide, carmustine (also called BCNU), lomustine, tamoxifen, carboplatin, methotrexate, procarbazine, and vincristine. Individuals should be sure to discuss all options with their medical team.

Side effects of chemotherapy may include hair loss, nausea, digestive problems, reduced bone marrow production, and fatigue. The treatment can also harm normal cells that are growing or dividing at the same time, but these cells usually recover and problems stop once the treatment has ended. Alternative and complementary approaches may help tumor patients better cope with their diagnosis and treatment. Some of these therapies, however, may be harmful if used during or after cancer treatment and should be discussed with a doctor beforehand. Common approaches include nutritional and herbal supplements, vitamins, special diet, and mental or physical techniques to reduce stress.