INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - brain tumor is still one of the diseases that often raises concern in the society.
However, the progress of medical technology and increased awareness of the importance of early detection now opens up a greater opportunity for patients to get optimal care and maintain a good quality of life.
The commitment was confirmed by RS Premier Petty Officer over the activities of Gathering Media with "Brain Tumor and the Target" being held in PUJA Earth KUKIN The Trunojoyo, South Jakarta, Thursday (18 / 6 / 2026).
In the event, people get education of types, symptoms, diagnostics, to various new methods of therapy for brain tumors.
Dr. Moch, Evodia Slamet R., Sp.BS, explains that brain tumors are from brain tissue or brain membranes, as well as secondary tumors, from other organs, lungs, and thyroid.
"According to international data, about 72 percent of the primary brain tumors are benign, while the other 28 percent are vicious. However, both benign and malignant tumors can still be dangerous because they're within a limited cavity of the head so they can suppress the brain tissue and interfere with the vital function," Dr. Evodia said.
Many people still think that the entire brain tumor must be malignant. Whereas, most of the primary brain tumors are actually tamed. Nevertheless, the presence of the tumor in the head is at risk to inflict serious interference because it can suppress brain tissue and affect vital body functions.
The pressure caused by tumors can cause various neurological complaints that are often growing slowly. Therefore, recognizing early symptoms was an important step for patients to get their diagnosis and therapy right away.
Recognize Brain Tumor symptoms early on According to dr. Evodia, there are signs and symptoms that society needs to be aware of, among other things: Please. Chronic head pain is getting heavier and with blurred view. Please. It's the first time it's growing up. Please. Balances and body coordination. Please. Weakness in arms or legs. Decrease hearing skills. Please. Personality changes or behavior. Please. Vomit spraying and degrading consciousness.
In certain conditions, brain tumors can even develop a medical emergency. For example, when hydrocephagus or the accumulation of fluid in the brain, or the hemorrhaging of a tumor, can cause permanent brain damage to threaten life if not immediately dealt with.
To ensure a brain tumor diagnosis, imaging check is a very important step. The doctor explained that CT scan and MRI are often required to give a more clear picture of the location, size, and tumor characteristics.
Contrary testing is not necessarily able to show the tumor optimal, so the right use of imaging technology is very helpful for doctors to determine the best therapeutic strategy for patients.
The available services include medical therapy to reduce symptoms and swelling of the brain, open neurosurgery, microscopic or endoscopic, radiotherapy, to chemotherapy for certain cases such as glioblastoma.
One of the superior technologies available is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, a procedure without surgery that uses radiation focused on controlling tumor growth, especially in small-scale tumors.
"Gamma Knife Radiosurgery requires only one action and does not inflict surgical injuries, so it becomes an effective therapy option in certain cases," clearly Dr. Evodia.
