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Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors

13 November 2025

When families hear the words brain tumor, they get scared. That’s natural. The brain feels too important, too fragile. People often ask, “Doctor, can this really be treated without hurting the brain?”
The answer is yes. Modern radiation oncology allows us to treat brain tumors with great accuracy and safety.


How It Works


In simple words, radiation uses strong, focused energy to stop the tumor cells from growing. It doesn’t cut, it doesn’t burn, and it doesn’t cause pain. The rays are aimed at the exact area where the tumor sits.
During the session, you just lie still. The machine moves around quietly. You don’t feel anything. Once it’s done, you can go home. It’s one of the most trusted methods in brain cancer treatment today.


When It’s Given


Radiation can be used after surgery to clean up any small cells left behind. Sometimes, when surgery is risky or not possible, radiation itself becomes the main treatment.
Your doctor, usually an oncology expert, studies the MRI and reports before deciding the plan. No two people get the same setup. Every case is handled separately.


During the Process


Before starting, we take a detailed scan to plan every angle. A small mask is made to keep your head steady. It helps us aim perfectly each time.
The session usually takes fifteen minutes or so. There’s no pain, no heat. Once finished, you go home and live normally. Most patients continue light daily activities during the full course.


What You Might Feel


Most people do well. Some feel a little tired or notice hair loss in the treated patch. A few feel mild scalp dryness or a dull headache. These things are short-lived.
Our team explains how to rest, what food helps, and how to take care of your scalp. The idea is simple treat the cancer, protect your comfort.


Why Modern Technology Matters


Old machines affected a wider area. The new ones are much sharper. Image-guided systems and stereotactic therapy can hit a tumor the size of a coin while keeping the rest of the brain safe.
That’s what makes radiation oncology so advanced today. It’s focused, fast, and effective. This progress has changed how we look at brain cancer treatment  it’s no longer about fear, it’s about precision.


Why IOCI


IOCI is known as one of the leading oncology hospitals in India. Here, every brain tumor case is planned by a team of radiation specialists, physicists, and neurologists. The focus is on accuracy, safety, and full patient support.
We don’t just treat a disease. We care for a person explaining every step, answering every doubt, and staying with them till recovery.
At IOCI, we believe the right treatment is not just powerful. It’s personal.

Consult us at any of our locations across IOCI Noida, Greater Noida, Mumbai, Indore, Chh. Sambhajinagar, Agartala, Saharanpur, Kanpur and Jodhpur.