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GBM- what to expect?
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Jun 25, 2004 - 1:41 pm
My 82 year old Grandmother was diagnosed with GBM, on the left side and back of the brain, in December 2003. Both of the tumors were inoperable, so she decided to take two weeks of chemo and radiation. Now she has made it to the 6 month mark, with an approximate survival rate from 6 months to 1 year. Can anyone who has seen the end stages of this cancer please give my family some idea of what to expect. Her speech has been gone for months and she is only able to walk with assistance. Thanks for the words of encouragement I've been reading on the discussions boards. |
Joined: Jun 2004
My Dad is 83 and just finished radiation and Temodar. So your Grandmother is farther along in her battle than my Dad. I wonder the same things as you. The radiation seems to have pretty bad effects on my Dad. Already he cant remember much and he doesnt make much sense when he talks. I work with him everyday to try to keep his strength up, but he wont eat much so it seems like a loosing battle. But as he is only off radiation a week I hope his appetite improves. I dont know if your grandmother experienced the same loss of appetite. But more to the point of your question, I think you need to ask your doctor. But from what I have been able to find out at some point my Dad will get to the point he needs to go to hospice care. But for now I am praying for a miracle. Like you I am grateful for the feedback on this board. I wish all the best to you and your Grandmother. Keep the faith.
Ron
Joined: Nov 2003
I'm a 54 yr old male with stage 4 glio blastoma. Was diagnosed last July. Not sure I can answer your question. It would depend where the tumor is located and what functions it would affect. As the person before me I would ask your Dr., either your heurosurgeon or onocolgist. They would be able to answer your question. My tumor is located on the occipitial lobe right side, which controls the vision. I have had a resection, 6 wks of rads, and have taken chemo (temadar) since Sept 12 2003. I hope that you have gone after a second opinion. I ha