Ahead of World Brain Tumour Day on June 8, specialists called for prompt diagnosis and greater public understanding during a webinar hosted by The Hindu with Kauvery Hospitals.
G. Jos Jasper, head of brain and spine surgery at Kauvery Hospital Trichy, highlighted warning signs that need attention. He noted that early identification and care improve recovery and daily life for those affected.
He added that intense headaches deserve checks even if not all indicate tumours, and headaches in children often receive too little notice.
Ranganathan Jothi, chief neurosurgeon at Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, said MRI is the main diagnostic method while PET-CT scans help map tumours precisely for surgery.
Krish Sridhar, group mentor for neurosciences at Kauvery Hospital Chennai, explained that treatment focuses on protecting healthy tissue through surgery, followed by radiation or chemotherapy if required. New technology has cut surgical complications below 3 percent.
The panel noted nearly 70 percent of brain tumours are benign and that stress or sleep loss lack proven links as causes. Genetic changes and radiation exposure rank as higher risks, while ties to obesity or mobile phones remain unclear.
Participant questions covered symptoms, recurrence risks and follow-up care.
The webinar is available at https://newsth.live/THKABY
