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Brain Cancer Prognosis

Question: Are you, or do you know any brain cancer survive rs? My brother was just diagnosed with brain cancer. He is 55 years old. The tumor was removed on Wednesday. We do know it is malignant, but do not yet know the stage. His CT scan and MRI came back clear, however the doctor said he would still require radiation and chemotherapy. I have read some very negative prognosis for brain cancer and that is why I am asking for others to tell me what they have experienced. Please be truthful, even if the outcome is negative.

Answer: How do you even know for sure it's malignant, his age? They had to send mine off to determine the cells involved and the staging. How large was the tumor? Mine was 6 cm big, in my right temporal lobe. He will get the chemo and radiation at the same time and it will be asap, before it has a chance to regrow. Infection is always a possibility with open wounds on the head. Mine got infected and I couldn't start my treatments till it cleared up. If there's any oozing from the incision tell him to get to the dr's right away. They sent me to the er and I spent 3 hours there hooked up to iv antibiotics and other meds. Finally started my treatments 10 days later. Had to go have another set of ct and mri's so they could measure the treatment field. He should also take a cd of his cts and mris before removal and after. His radiation doc and chemo doc will need to see them. He will have a plastic mask with little holes all over, fitted to his face so he doesn't move while getting radiation. My first time with mask took almost an hour cause they were taking all different angles of xrays. After that, it only took about 5 minutes for treatment and once a week, they'd do a quick xray. That should be 5 days a week for 6 weeks and temodar every day for 6 weeks. Make sure he asks for zofran also. He doesn't want to puke his guts up all night. He'll get a metallic taste in his mouth that just won't go away. The radiation clinics always have bowls full of mints for that very reason...chemo office too. He'll get a month break after his treatment and then he'll start up on a large dose of temodar, taking it for 5 days and having 23 days off for at least 6 months. He'll get mri about once a month or so while going through all his treatments. I was dx aug 29 and had the surgery sept 1 of this past year. The outcome's not negative yet; I'm typing away! Wish him well for me.


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