What are the chances of living with a malignant inoperable brain tumor?

Question

My mother was recently diagnosed, she is on her 3rd of 10 days of radiation, with no change. She has extreme loss of function on her right side, and can no longer walk. What is the chances of her getting better?
She just got done with chemotherapy after having her left lung removed full of cancer.

I know it's not good, but realistically does she have a chance of pulling out of this?

The Dr. says she can't have more than 10 radiation sessions.

Answer 1

I will pray for her . My mother too was found with lg, mass in her l. lung. After seeing your question ,god I just wonder how long she has . So sorry for your mom. GOD BLESS HER TOO And so--- sorry for mine. I will PRAY --

Answer 2

I have seen identical and similar cases. But radiation of 10 sittings would not be sufficient. At least 28-30 days of radiation is necessary. Anyway your Oncologist is the best Judge to decide. The position is very serious and she may slip into coma and anything may happen anytime. I sincerely pray for her to recover though the chances are very remote. Let some miracle happen. but please continue with the treatment.-

Answer 3

With a miracle from God yes. Otherwise I am sorry to say it sounds like the cancer has mestatised (spread) from the lungs to the brain and possibly elsewhere. Not good at all.

Answer 4

I'm sorry to hear of her troubles.
It depends on the type of cancer and how far it has spread.
Some cancers respond to chemo & radiation better than others.
Your Oncologist can give you a much better idea than we can.
Good Luck & God Bless .

Answer 5

Have you asked your doctor about the gamma knife procedure? So sorry to hear about your mom. My husband was dianosed with lung cancer March 20th He passed June 6th. Stay strong.