A metastatic brain tumor originates from cancer cells elsewhere in the body, such as the lung, breast, kidney or skin, and spreads through the bloodstream to the brain.
Treatment options vary depending on the tumor type, size and location; whether the tumor has spread, and the age and health of the person. A brain biopsy might be the first step in order to make an accurate diagnosis and determine the appropriate treatment – surgical, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of them.
Dr. Darakchiev’s clinical expertise combines standard surgical methods with state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical techniques in treating primary, metastatic, and skull-based brain tumors. He is specialized in SRS – stereotactic radiosurgery where a highly focused beam of X-rays targets the tumor while preserving the normal brain.
