Primary brain tumours
Gliobastoma
A primary brain tumour is a serious condition that requires treatment. HCA UK neurosurgeons can diagnose and treat you
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Need to know
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Symptoms of primary brain tumours icon plus
If you develop a primary brain tumour, symptoms you may experience can include: - Headaches that become more frequent and severe - Nausea/vomiting - Vision/hearing problems - Speech difficulties - Problems with balance - Seizures - You may notice changes in your personality, e.g mood swings/depression -
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Primary brain tumours can be diagnosed with a number of tests. Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you, and may carry out the following: - A neurological exam to check areas such as your vision, hearing and balance - MRI and/or CT scan that provide clearer images of your brain - If a biopsy is required, your neurosurgeon will drill a small hole in your skull. They will then take a sample of your brain tissue with a needle. This may be done under local or general anaesthetic -
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Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you for your primary brain tumour. Treatment options may include: - Surgery to remove the tumour if it's located in a part of your brain that is accessible. This will likely be carried out under general anaesthetic - Radiation and/or chemotherapy treatment to kill cancerous cells - Radiosurgery is a very focused form or treatment. Multiple beams of radiation are targeted towards the small part of the brain where the tumour sits, killing the cells in the process
Our consultants
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344