Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy may be helpful to improve or correct function after the tumor has been treated. The side effects of steroids, such as weight gain and increased risk of infection, may occur with a long period of treatment. Radiation therapy will usually produce some hair loss. Chemotherapy is often associated with nausea, vomiting , and a low red blood cell count, or anemia . An individual's progress after treatment for a brain tumor depends on the area of the brain that was affected by the tumor and the treatment.
Some people have lingering disabilities, including speech impairments and mobility impairments.
Others recover completely. Ongoing monitoring is done with periodic visits to the healthcare provider, along with periodic cranial CT scans or cranial MRIs . Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider. By visiting this site, you agree to the terms and conditions of our Visitor Agreement .