The effect of radiotherapy on neurogenic speech and language disorders of patients with primary brain tumour in the early period

Within the scope of study, it is aimed to reveal effect radiotherapy applied neurogenic speech and language disorder patients diagnosed with primary brain tumour in early period. The participants study consist 35 selected among those who Radiation Oncology Unit İstanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training Research Hospital. research, Gülhane Aphasia Test 2 (GAT-2) Standardized Mini Mental (MMT) were before they received radiotherapy. GAT-2 MMT reapplied 30 days after had as part treatment process. Results indicated that, radiotherapy, tumours formed frontal temporal lobes, including dominant centers, a negative on cognitive performance patients, well their skills. However, was applied, two left parietal lobe decrease skills, while no deterioration observed skills other participants. This may be due phase