Brain Metastasis Treatment in Lucknow | Advanced Neuro-Oncology | I D Cancer Center
Advanced Neuro-Oncology Care • Precision Radiotherapy • Compassionate SupportAt I D Cancer Center, Lucknow
Overview
Brain metastasis occurs when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the brain. It is more common than primary brain tumors and often arises from cancers of the lung, breast, kidney, skin (melanoma), and colon.
Advances in imaging, stereotactic radiotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy have significantly improved outcomes, allowing many patients to maintain excellent quality of life.
At I D Cancer Center, we provide expert neuro-oncology evaluation, high-precision brain radiotherapy (SRS/SRT/IMRT/VMAT), and personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Brain metastasis occurs when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the brain. It is more common than primary brain tumors and often arises from cancers of the lung, breast, kidney, skin (melanoma), and colon.
Advances in imaging, stereotactic radiotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy have significantly improved outcomes, allowing many patients to maintain excellent quality of life.
At I D Cancer Center, we provide expert neuro-oncology evaluation, high-precision brain radiotherapy (SRS/SRT/IMRT/VMAT), and personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Common Primary Cancers That Spread to the Brain
Lung cancer (most common)
Breast cancer
Melanoma
Kidney cancer (RCC)
Colorectal cancer
Head & neck cancers (rare)
Lung cancer (most common)
Breast cancer
Melanoma
Kidney cancer (RCC)
Colorectal cancer
Head & neck cancers (rare)
Symptoms of Brain Metastasis
Symptoms depend on the tumor’s size and location:
Symptoms depend on the tumor’s size and location:
Neurological Symptoms
Persistent headaches
Seizures
Weakness in arms or legs
Difficulty with balance or walking
Vision problems
Speech difficulties
Numbness or tingling
Persistent headaches
Seizures
Weakness in arms or legs
Difficulty with balance or walking
Vision problems
Speech difficulties
Numbness or tingling
Cognitive & Behavioral Changes
Memory loss
Confusion
Mood changes
Difficulty concentrating
Memory loss
Confusion
Mood changes
Difficulty concentrating
General Symptoms
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Urgent evaluation is required if these symptoms appear suddenly.
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Urgent evaluation is required if these symptoms appear suddenly.
Diagnosis at I D Cancer Center
We use advanced neuro-diagnostic tools for accurate detection and staging:
We use advanced neuro-diagnostic tools for accurate detection and staging:
1. MRI Brain (with contrast)
Gold-standard imaging for brain metastasis.
Gold-standard imaging for brain metastasis.
2. CT Scan Brain
Used when MRI is not feasible.
Used when MRI is not feasible.
3. PET-CT / Whole-body imaging
To identify the primary tumor and evaluate spread.
To identify the primary tumor and evaluate spread.
4. Biopsy (in selected cases)
Recommended if:
Primary cancer is unknown
Lesion has atypical features
Recommended if:
Primary cancer is unknown
Lesion has atypical features
5. Neurological Evaluation
Detailed assessment to guide treatment.
All cases are reviewed in our Multidisciplinary Tumor Board to create personalized treatment plans.
Detailed assessment to guide treatment.
All cases are reviewed in our Multidisciplinary Tumor Board to create personalized treatment plans.
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on number, size, location of metastases, primary cancer type, and overall health.
Treatment depends on number, size, location of metastases, primary cancer type, and overall health.
1. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
A highly precise, non-invasive radiation technique.
At I D Cancer Center, we use:
SRS (single-session high-dose)
SRT (fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy)
Benefits:✔ Safest for small/medium tumors✔ Highly accurate✔ Minimal effect on healthy brain tissue✔ No surgery or hospitalization✔ Preserves cognitive function
A highly precise, non-invasive radiation technique.
At I D Cancer Center, we use:
SRS (single-session high-dose)
SRT (fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy)
2. Whole Brain Radiotherapy (WBRT)
Used when there are multiple metastases.
Modern approaches such as:
Hippocampal-sparing WBRT
Memantine therapy
help protect memory and cognitive function.
Used when there are multiple metastases.
Modern approaches such as:
Hippocampal-sparing WBRT
Memantine therapy
help protect memory and cognitive function.
3. Surgery
Recommended when:
Only 1–2 metastases
Lesion is large or causing pressure
Diagnosis is uncertain
Often combined with SRS or radiotherapy for best control.
Recommended when:
Only 1–2 metastases
Lesion is large or causing pressure
Diagnosis is uncertain
Often combined with SRS or radiotherapy for best control.
4. Systemic Therapy
Based on primary cancer type:
Based on primary cancer type:
Targeted Therapy
Highly effective in:
EGFR-mutated lung cancer
ALK-positive lung cancer
HER2-positive breast cancer
BRAF-mutated melanoma
Highly effective in:
EGFR-mutated lung cancer
ALK-positive lung cancer
HER2-positive breast cancer
BRAF-mutated melanoma
Immunotherapy
Checkpoint inhibitors may shrink brain metastases in:
Melanoma
Lung cancer
Kidney cancer
Checkpoint inhibitors may shrink brain metastases in:
Melanoma
Lung cancer
Kidney cancer
Chemotherapy
Used selectively, depending on tumor biology.
Used selectively, depending on tumor biology.
5. Supportive & Palliative Care
Holistic care to improve comfort and function:
Steroids to reduce swelling
Antiseizure medications
Pain management
Physiotherapy & rehabilitation
Psychological & family support
Holistic care to improve comfort and function:
Steroids to reduce swelling
Antiseizure medications
Pain management
Physiotherapy & rehabilitation
Psychological & family support
Prognosis
Prognosis depends on:
Type of primary cancer
Number & size of brain lesions
Response to treatment
Molecular subtype (EGFR, ALK, HER2, BRAF, etc.)
Many patients achieve long-term control with modern therapies, especially when diagnosed early.
Prognosis depends on:
Type of primary cancer
Number & size of brain lesions
Response to treatment
Molecular subtype (EGFR, ALK, HER2, BRAF, etc.)
Many patients achieve long-term control with modern therapies, especially when diagnosed early.
Why Choose I D Cancer Center?
Expert Radiation Oncologist – Dr. Sunil Kumar
Precision brain radiotherapy (SRS/SRT/IMRT/IGRT/VMAT)
Multidisciplinary neuro-oncology approach
Advanced MRI-based planning
Personalized treatment strategies
Compassionate support for patients & families
Expert Radiation Oncologist – Dr. Sunil Kumar
Precision brain radiotherapy (SRS/SRT/IMRT/IGRT/VMAT)
Multidisciplinary neuro-oncology approach
Advanced MRI-based planning
Personalized treatment strategies
Compassionate support for patients & families
