VS Hospitals treated a rare brain ear tumour in a 57-year-old person using precise radiation, according to a press release.

The patient who was diagnosed with vestibular schwannoma, a slow growing tumour that affects the nerve linking the inner ear to the brain, was treated with stereotactic radiation therapy. It is an advanced non-invasive treatment which targets the tumour with multiple precisely focused radiation beams and also ensures minimal damage to the surrounding healthy tissues, the release said. He went through five sessions of stereotactic radiation therapy, as an outpatient.

Karthik Subramaniam, radiation oncologist of the hospital said, “The patient initially experienced unusual dullness, constant fatigue, and a lack of interest in routine daily activities which later progressed to sudden blackout episodes. Following the outpatient treatment, both the disease and its symptoms came under control. He reported complete relief from blackouts, along with a steady improvement in energy levels and overall well-being and was able to resume his normal personal and professional activities within a short time.”