Your medical team can (limited conditions of the brain and spinal cord - nerve system), several experts who have experience in various fields, including, but not neuro-oncology (treatment of brain tumors), neurology, surgery, radiology (MRI / CT), radiation therapy and pathology (the study of tissues). The team composition can vary depending on type and location of the tumor and a change of names and specialties, but always with the experience of a team specifically for the treatment of brain tumors.
An oncologist (specialist) for the treatment of many cancers oncologists are not all experts in the treatment of brain tumors. As part of your medical team to your doctor to support a search, a second opinion and treatment options available to perform, but should be the subject of a neuro-oncologist who is best known for the treatment of brain tumors. Most neuro-oncologists, neurologists, are diseases of the nervous system. This medical evidence that your a neurologist or neuro-oncologist is not as important as experience, if they have the nature of the tumor. It is important to you in dealing with the nature of the tumor experience and knows the progress of surgery and alternative treatments.
A neurosurgeon is someone for surgery, the nervous system, usually specialize in one area or system as a backbone. Not all neurosurgeons are experts in the brain and / or suppression systems of brain tumors. Expert takes brains often 25 or more operations per year to remove tumors. The current estimate of 145 neurosurgeons are only about 125 experts in the removal of brain tumors identified today. Before the operation, it is important to know your experience with neurosurgery, opt for a second opinion (preferably) by a neurosurgeon, removed a brain tumor. In practice, some neurosurgeons and neuro-oncology and management control of chemotherapy, limiting most of their care, surgical treatment and care.
A neuro-radiologist is a specialist in the field of MRI and CT to see the nervous system. MRI or CT must be viewed always examined by a neuro-radiologist with brain tumors.
A radiation oncologist specializes in the administration of radiation therapy (solely and specifically) and should work in cooperation with your neuro-oncologist/surgeon to develop an appropriate course of therapy (duration and intensity).
Other specialists you should consider for complementary care throughout your treatment and recovery include:
· Rehabilitation Specialists (physical/speech therapist, occupational therapist)
· Neuropsychologist/Psychiatrist
· Endocrinologist (Internal medicine specialist to monitor blood sugar levels, liver, kidney, and other organ functions and chemistries adversely affected by medication and treatments)
· Ophthalmologist (eye doctor)
· Dentist (especially important prior to chemotherapy)
· Pharmacist
· Tumor board at your hospital of care