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Brain Cancer

Increase symptoms - tumour or side effect of meds?
Hi My husband was put on dex 4 weeks ago because he was complaining of headaches and tremors in his hands. The oncologist thought it was probably increased pressure in the brain and prescribed dexamethasone. Hubby had some short term memory loss after his op in Mar 09 but since July 09 has been pretty good.. Over the last…
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Anyone been diagnosed with a Grade II Astrocytoma and scared?
I have recently been diagnosed with a Grade II Astrocytoma in my left temporal lobe. I have been very fortunate in the fact that I haven't had any major symptoms, my tumor was about the size of a small golf ball, I guess. My surgeon was able to remove about 50% and have recovered very well from the surgery. Only slight…
hi every body
i just want to ask how can any body live when he know that he had a astrocytoma of the brain stem . especial if it was with his little dauther in 6 years now. and she start a new life its so hard to thinking about all we need i meant his parents cant belive or work orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr any thing what now?what…
need help and advice
ITS MY LITTLE daugther its only 6 years old. she had a low grade astrocystic neoplasm in the brain stem
emotions/ anybody care to chat with me ?
would it be ok if someone wants to chat with me ?i can talk with someone who has been where I am now i would like to talk with someone about my emothions and I wilol feel better if someone want to chat with me or e-mail me
Best Brain Cancer Care in Northwest
Hi, The husband of a friend has just had brain surgery (Thursday morning) and is diagnosed with brain cancer. They'll get the path reports on Monday. They are looking for brain cancer oncologist. Any recommendations? We live in south central Idaho. Thanks for your help. Lynn
Symptoms
Hi, I am a 21 year old male, trying to find some info, because I am 90% sure I have a brain tumor, or something that is not right up there. I have had severe debilitating headaches for the past 10 months. They are relentless, it's always there, but they do change in intensity. They are also sometimes accompanied by…
GBM4 and memory questions
Currently providing care for my mother-in-law who has a GBM stage 4 (inoperable) which is affecting her short term memory. She has about a 15 second span of time when she can recall, otherwise the last several years are pretty much gone. After 8 months of chemo she seems to have had a slight upswing in her memory. Has…
Scared for my dad. Is there any hope?
I am a 26 year old male and I am the 5th child of 8 kids. My father is 61 years old and still smokes. He has survived major cardiac issues throughout the years and is living with a pacemaker and a difibrilator. On 7-28-09 he was rushed to the ER with stomach pains. He survived a high risk surgery on a perforated bowel. He…
Need help please...
Hi everyone, I have a brain tumor, and it doesn't look good apparently, and I am having a hugely hard time dealing with this. I am either in denial or an emotional mess. I've pretty much not told a lot of people-not even my family, so I currently don't have any support or anyone to talk to. Is there anyone that I could…
Use of GLIO wafers
I had surgery for GBM 4 on 1/13/09 and the surgeon placed 6 glio wafers on the tumor before closing me up. I was wondering if anyone else had has the glio wafers and how are you doing.
anaplastic astrocytoma gr 3
hi...m frm india... my bother has grade 3 anaplstic astrocytoma...diagnosed 2 mths back...operated..tumor cannot be removed comp;etely.. he's adviced radiotherapy... can any1 tell abt d side effects of the radiation???? i've read it all in books n net..m atudyin medicine myself..jus wanna knw whether they really happen???…
Disabilities
It has been said that you cannot look at someone and tell that they have cancer. It's also said that someone always has it worse. Has anyone else been phycially diabled by cancer? Survivor, Crystal - Baltimore, MD
Brain Cancer Grade IV
My husband age 46 was told in the end of May 09, that he has Brain cancer, that has spread from his lung cancer grade IV, can anyone help me with time lines?? he has had a problem with his communication skills, however, he is walking, and eating. I want to help prepare myself and my children. Has taken all the radiation…
Brain & Lung cancer
I see I am not the only new one. Is Anyone out there as scared as I am? I have had brain and lung cancer for 2 years. I don't know if Ill die today or 10 years from now. Right now I am doing fine. I sure could use someone to talk to though.
Proton Therapy for Brain Tumors in Children
I am undergoing Proton Therapy at Shands Jacksonville University of Florida for Prostate Cancer and see a lot of kids going for Proton to the brain. Its 3D specific and breaks up the Cancer DNA molecules to the point where the cancer cells cannot re produce. The cancer dies off in a matter of months. There are 5 Proton…
Waiting on Pathlogist Report
HI everyone, on April 1 I had been informed about my Brain Tumor as I was having seizures while at Walmart and on my way to my daughthers house. We went to the hospital. Had a cat scan and a MRI and on April 16th had another MRI and Markers for the Biopsy. Then on April 30th I had another MRI markers and the Brain Tumor…
glioblastoma
Hello, My father is a 72 yom who was diagnosed with GBM August 13, 2008. His first symptoms were subtle voice weakness and had some problems with daily crosswords puzzles. The surgeon told the family after biopsy that this was not in area that could be resected. R frontal area close to fissure of R parietal. WE were told…
Biotene Toothpaste
I had a grade 3 astrocytoma tumor on my right frontal lobe 15+ years ago and went thru 6 weeks of radiation treatment and a years worth of chem. I had dry mouth for years after, always felt thristy and always had ulcers. I have been using this for a couple of years now, and what a difference it makes, I only wish I would…
GBM IV
Hi all, I am new to this forum. My husband was dx with a gbm IV 9/07. Since his dx he has had 3 resections, radiation, and temodar. His dr's determined the temodar was not working so they recommended a trial using XL184. There is not much info out there and I am anxious about starting him on it. He is scheduled to start on…
Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements during Radiation/Chemo
Hello, My mom was recently diagnosed with a Stage 4 GBM. She is starting standard treatment of Temodar and Radiation this weekend. It has been over 5 weeks since the surgery, which removed most of the tumor, although residual tumor remains. We have heard contradictory things about taking Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements…
a friendly ear
On July 30 my 34 year old mother was diagnosed with GBM IV. She underwent emergency surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Last week we were informed that not only has her cancer come back, but it is larger and intangled within the brainstem leaving us with very little options. I guess I decided to come on today to salvage…
Confused - What to make of new symptoms?
Hubby has been doing good. Even started back at work part time in September. Scan in July showed possible regrowth (about 2mm). Scan in August showed that the new growth had not increased in size over a 30day period. We now wait 8 weeks before the next scan. One of tumours (GBM) removed in Mar 09 was in his left frontal…
My Mother Has Brain Cancer
Hello, My mother is a very hard working woman. She is only 65 years old. Recently, we found out that she has brain cancer. We took her to Appollo Hospital in Chennai, India. After all of those tests, we were told that she will survive next six months to a year. She was treated with radiation therapy. Her physical condition…
GBM survivor?
Hi all My husband had a brain tumour (grade 3) in 2001 and we thought he was in remission when in March this year he had another seizure (first since 2001) and scans showed 2 new tumours (Scans in Dec08 were clean). He was diagnosed with GBM. The tumours were completely removed in March but recent scans (early Aug) show a…
I meant well but doctor made me feel like a fool
I take pride in being an educated woman but sure felt like a fool yesterday. I decided to look into supplements for my husband who is undergoing chemo at the moment (Temodal for 5 days in a 28 day cycle). We first started with a multi vitamin and fish oil capsules and it improved his energy quite a bit. Then I heard about…
struggling
I'm starting to find it so hard to deal with him sometimes. I love him and I want to be with him for as much time as he has left, but sometimes I feel so trapped. I'm still young and I want to do the things with him that I would do with any other guy my age. Instead I work, study, and go home at night hoping he will be in…
Losing my mother and my best friend
I have read so many posts pertaining to people suffering from cancer. I have even read about people just like me who spent their lives caring for a loved one who had been diagnosed with cancer. I lost my mother three weeks ago. She died of cancer. She fought for so long but eventually her cancer spread from her lung to her…
The Miracle of Cards
I don't normally post here, but I watched a movie-(DVD) tonight entitled " The Miracle of the Cards"..it was as inspirational as Lance Armstrong's "It's Not The Bike"; in fact, it is upbeat and worthwhile for any cancer patient.. Nanuk (from Colorectal Cancer Forum)

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