i have a family member that has had serious and i mean serious headaches and stuff....she found out she had a tumor....can brain tumor kill you (or anyone with it)?
2006-11-29 07:04:46 · 11 answers · asked by L sideways 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
YES THEY CAN KILL - SOME ARE OPERABLE OR WILL SHRINK WITH CHEMO OR RADIATION....SHE NEEDS TO KNOW ALL HER OPTIONS.
2006-11-29 07:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course brain tumors can kill.
That doesn't mean that the one your family member has will kill her, though. Flu can kill you, but it rarely actually does.
You have to listen to what the doctor says about what kind of tumor it is, what the treatment options are, etc, and not let yourself freak out over speculation. Don't ask about what "a" brain tumor can do, ask about what "her" brain tumor will do--and direct the questions to the doctor.
2006-11-29 07:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bad news is that yes, a brain tumor can kill someone. I had a neighbor who had horrible headaches and double vision. Finally she went to the doctor, but it was too late to operate. She died from it.
On the other hand, many times radiation or surgery can save the person. There's a book called I Had Brain Surgery, What's Your Excuse? It's about a woman recovering from brain surgery and the difficulties she had getting back to normal.
2006-11-29 07:08:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-29 16:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always, it is a serious thing but some people can fight back. Depending on the size and where it is located they can sometimes remove it (all or part) I hope your family memeber is ok. Here is a link that gives A LOT of info on it. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts:)
2006-11-29 07:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes my mom died of a tumor in her brain. They tried radiation but couldn't shrink them. We were told to call hospice and she died with in 4 wks.
2006-11-29 07:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah
2006-11-29 07:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by fudgemommie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a girl that had one and had it removed and is fine. I guess it depends which part of the brian it is in.
2006-11-29 07:06:53 · answer #8 · answered by puggas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can, but if she fights hard and keeps a positive attitude she can do it. I think attitude has a lot to do with survival. Help keep this person upbeat.
2006-11-29 07:08:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah...its really serious...and unfortunately can kill you....good luck!!!
2006-11-29 07:06:34 · answer #10 · answered by -- 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋