What Treatment Options Are Available for Neurological Damage in Cancer Patients?
Treatment options depend on the type and extent of neurological damage and may include:
Surgical intervention to remove tumors causing compression or invasion of neural structures. Radiation therapy to shrink tumors and relieve pressure on the nervous system. Chemotherapy to target cancer cells that have spread to the nervous system. Rehabilitation including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to help regain lost functions. Medications to manage symptoms such as pain, seizures, and muscle spasms.
