my friend has a brain tumor and had 13weeks radiotheraphy which the doctors were hopefull would remove it, but it didnt. he now has started 6weeks of chemo, he has an injection once a week and takes 15 tablets per day...has anyone any information they can give me on this type of thing. he had a cousin who deid from a brain tumor a few years ago...the doctors say his is small about the size of a pea but it can not b surgicly removed..i would love to know a bit more about it but he doesnt really seem to know whats going on...please reply.
2006-09-30 04:02:37 · 5 answers · asked by diana k 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Depending on where the tumor is will determine whether it can be removed or not. My mother died from one when I was 11. I remember that the doctors couldn't remove all of it due to where it was located. However this doesn't mean your friend is terminal. This is something only his doctor(s) can answer. It's hard to completely answer your question not knowing what meds. type of chemo, etc that your friend is on. However, be a good friend and I will be praying for you both.
2006-09-30 04:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by parrothead2371 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Brain tumors can not be removed by surgery and only wy to treat it is by Chemotheraphy and Radiation theraphy. From what you have stated I find your friend has already rceived good amount of Chemo and Radiation it the tumor was the size of a Peo it should have shrunk by the treatment given. Has the doctor taken any further CT or MRI scan to assess the present position of the tumor ? Have belief on the Oncologist who is treating as he is the best judge on the spot. If you so wish you can have a second opinion by showing all the records to him. I feel you should continue with the treatment as suggest. Best of luck and wish your friend a speedy recovery.
2006-09-30 06:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Princess Diana,
There ar so many varieties of brain tumors. I dont know which one you are talking about. Few of them are inherited in the family (Astrocytoma, Meningioma). The prognosis and outcome depends on the type and grade of tumor. Some of them are slow grwoing while some are very aggressive.
2006-09-30 04:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by Vivax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my son was diagnosed with a brain tumor , i started researching , there is alot of info out there you just have to keep digging and reading. start by typing in brain tumors and then just start reading . you will begin to understand and learn . good luck to you and your friend , god bless...........
2006-09-30 18:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by sindi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol Vivax, in his much nicer way of saying it, is right. u didnt tell enough to really help. oh, and Vivax, where are u from, cus that isnt something i thought people still did.
2006-09-30 04:11:28 · answer #5 · answered by xXBrudu BXx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋