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Nausea
Is it normal to feel nauseated after completing brain radiation? It's been 3 weeks since I completed my radiation therapy and a week after being weened off steroids I've been feeling nauseated, I still have my appetite but I can't eat well because I get nauseated every time I put food in my mouth.
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Scared to post, but I too have GBM V
I was diagnosed with the tumor on 11/15, surgery on 11/17 and home on 11/22. He got 99% of the tumor on my left side. Got the diagnosis about 10 days later and it completely turned my world, my family and friends, and my dreams, upside down. He told me on average survival rate is about 18 months for people that choose not…
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Symptoms
I have been having seizures and was admitted to the hospital by the neurologist as they thought i was having a stroke. An EEG shows something is wrong in my left temple and it is causing seizures. My speech, my right arm, fingers, right eye, right foot, and the past few days my left hand is affected. My most recent visit…
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questions reg 2 rounds of WBR
Hi everyone, I usually monitor and post on the Lung Cancer site, but thought I may be able to tap into someones expertise and experience here on this site. My wife was originally dx'd w/ stage IV nsclc in Sept 09, then further tests revealed mets to the brain ( 7 lesions) so they addressed that first w/ WBR. After the WBR…
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UPDATE ON MY FIANCE
Well,surgery was last Thursday.Up to 75%was removed.Recovery is gonna be very hard.His right side of his bodyis very weak,about 10% use.He,s now in a rehab.Cant bring him home.He,s very confused and ANGRY!He,s not the same man right now.His speach was greatly effected too.Chem and radiation to begin in 2 weeks.Im…
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Feeling goofy....
Hey everyone....I am having a little tough time. Go to my surgeon tomorrow - hope to have some results from two weeks ago. My thinking is not working the way it used to - my speech is goofy, been a little scared today and a little confused. The doc has me on steroids and an anti-seizure and I am hoping I can go off the…
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GBM Grade 4
My Fiance has recently been diagnosed with a grade 4 GBM, he has had 60 - 80% surgically removed and will start Chemo and Radiotherapy next week. Looking into the condition, there seems to be a mixture of stories in respect of survival. Has anyone had this condition for quite some time?
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SUGERY THURSDAY gbm tumor
My fiance Dinos surgery is this Thursday,Sooooooooooo nervous!Its in his left frontal lobe,They say his speech could be effected because of its location.We live in Chicago burbs and are having a blizzard right now.What can I expect after his surgery?Pain?How can I help him better?Chemo and radiation to follow in 3…
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Need some experience info
Hello, I am from the colorectal board. I have a brain tumor that is large and in the middle area of my brain. The docs are mixed as to if it is cancer or begin. It is pushing against my brain stem and causing me vision problems big time. You can see a MRI image of it on my expressions page. It has to come out. Has anyone…