Brain tumor treatment in the Seacoast Region
The brain is essential to your well-being, so we carefully tend to yours.
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we have the expertise required to diagnose, treat and manage brain tumors. If you develop brain cancer, our devoted team will help comfort you and provide high-quality care.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Signs of a brain tumor
Brain tumor symptoms may not become apparent until a mass is large enough to cause unexplained changes in behavior or health, such as:
- Confusion or disorientation
- Difficulty speaking
- Difficulty swallowing
- Fatigue or muscle weakness
- Feeling lightheaded
- Feeling off balance
- Headaches
- Memory loss
- Seizures
- Vision issues
Advanced brain tumor and cancer care
We take a multidisciplinary approach to brain cancer treatment. Through a collaborative effort, our medical professionals create and deliver a personalized care plan based on your unique medical needs.
Common types of brain tumors
Primary brain tumors form in or next to the brain. Secondary brain tumors result from cancers that begin in another part of the body and spread to the brain. Brain cancers are described by the types of cells in the tumor, with each growing differently and requiring its own particular treatment.
Because the rigid skull offers no space for brain tumors to expand, they often press on normal tissues or the spine. This can affect areas of the brain that control bodily functions, such as movement, speech and sight.
Diagnosing brain tumors
We can find a tumor in the brain and determine if it's cancerous or noncancerous by performing various diagnostic tests, such as:
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
Treatment for brain tumors
Our experienced physicians have expertise in medical oncology and neurology, enabling them to offer innovative treatments that include:
- Biotherapy
- Cancer surgery, including the latest minimally invasive procedures
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapies
Cancers of other structures and organs in the head, neck and nervous system may be treated in multiple ways. One of our more advanced treatment options includes using laparoscopic surgical techniques.
If you qualify, you can also elect to partake in our cancer clinical trials, which give you access to research-based, innovative treatments.
Brain tumor risk factors
Despite risk factors, most brain tumors occur without cause. Hear from our physician to learn more.