My brother in law had his first brain surgery over ten years ago.
They told him that he would be long gone by the time it grew any larger.
That's the good news.
The bad news is that not only did the ONE get larger, he developed more.
He had to have surgery about 2 years ago, to try to get more out. He suffered a stroke during the surgery and is now in a wheelchair, paralyzed on his right side.
He has developed even more now, but they are inoperable because they are so close to his brain stem. He started a new type of radiation just yesterday.
I'm really sorry to have to say these things to you.
But, don't think that your friend will necessarily end up the same way. Radiology and chemotherapy work differently on different people. Just don't give up hope on her. Be there for her, as her attitude will inevitably change. Just consider the source, and know that she is your friend and needs you. DON'T GIVE UP !!!!! KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AROUND HER !
God bless you and your friend, you will both be in my prayers.
2006-08-17 18:32:08
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm so sorry to hear that. I would guess that each case is different. Depends on how soon they caught it. How fast it's growing. maybe even where ti's at on the brain. I lost a friend last year to a brain tumor. He was dead with in 6 months of the diagnosis. I know that's not what you want to hear right now. But I suppose it's possible to live w/ one for a while if it's growing slow enough. There's always hope. Bless you and your friend and never take for granted how precious the moments of our lives are.
2006-08-17 18:26:41
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answered by rummy714 3
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Outcomes depend on location and type of tumor. Unfortunately, the fact that surgery could remove only 10% suggests a limited life expectancy.
My regrets.
2006-08-17 18:24:58
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answered by ElOsoBravo 6
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It depends. He can definitely still live a long life. If the tumor is in a crucial part of the brain, it causes more problems, but if it's not, he could be just fine! Then again, I'm no doctor.
2006-08-17 18:20:32
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answered by *AstrosChick* 5
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that is terrible news, i dont really know but when i was about 9 or 10 a friend of mine when i was growing up, her sister aged 6 or 7 had a severe brain tumor, they operated and removed it or part of it and with treatment a few hiccups in the road, and a lot of medication she is still living a relativly normal life. that is all i know
2006-08-17 18:25:07
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answered by slippery seal 2
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