A friend, still lucid, has a tumor, brain cancer, and is given 2 weeks to 2 months. What to expect?

Question

I can't understand it. She had radiation etc. and an operation to remove most of the growth. But she is still completely lucid and sharp as a tack. Will she just 'loose it' suddenly as soon as the tumor reaches a vital brain area? Although she's bedridden and tired, how can she still be so bright yet have such a short time to live? She even has a good appetite. I'm confused. Is there a chance she'll survie? What to expect? Thanks so much.

Answer 1

A very good friend of mine started a website about brain tumor hospice situations after her father passed away from glioblastoma in 2000.

Her site is here:
http://brainhospice.com

She will be happy to answer any questions you have if you email her personally as well.

Answer 2

A tumor? My son has a rare cancer and we are members of a support group of people with the same cancer. There is one young lady who is 24 years old. She fought back her abdominal tumors, but back in November discovered she had metastasis to the liver and brain. She has at least 9 inoperable lesions in her brain and a few more in the liver . . and, yeah due to all the prior treatment, the doctors told her there was nothing more to be done and it was terminal. And, may be it will be . . who knows . . what I do know is that she is a fighter. She had already undergone every single treatment from traditional to alternative and still the disease progressed. She did stop all but the alternative treatments and tried to prepare for whatever might come. She is a very devout Christian and leaned heavily upon her religion to support her. She is very spunky and determined . . and her quality of life exceptional (other than fatigue she is not in pain).

So, To make this story shorter . . after some research . . a few weeks ago she decided to find out if they wouldn't try a Gamma Knife surgery on the 9 brain tumors she had . . and possibly try the gamma surgery on the liver tumors as well. This darling lady talked the doctors into it and she has done exceptionally well. The doctors did do the gamma surgery, quite succesfully. Unfortunately, she has also found that the disease has metastasized to the lungs as well. I do not know if anything phases her anymore . . she turned around and went back to her doctor and asked to be put back on chemotherapy immediately. Her story is continuing . . the reason I bring it up is that absolutely no one knows how long someone has to live. Not even the doctors . . nor the patient. What might be true at one point in time, may not be true in a few weeks or months . . opinions and circumstances can constantly change. So, yes, should your friend decide to fight her disease . . she may end up surprising you and the doctors. Ignore the prognosis. Don't give up yet.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Hi As the founder of an on-line support group for parents of children with brain tumors and parents of angels who have died from or are dying from brain tumors, this is a good site to give you an indication of the End stage landmarks:
http://www.brainhospice.com/EndStageLandmarks.html

Perhaps this site will also be useful for you.
http://www.lifechallenges.org/

What is the most important is to treasure your friendship and be there with your friend as they start transition - make some wonderful memories - while you can. Dying from a brain tumor can sometimes be gentle and easy and other times it can be a nightmare - I know not what factor decides, but it is usually easier to not be alone.

God bless and with kind regards


David E

Answer 4

You are right that your friend's progress in unpredictable. I will tell you that people with brain cancer tend to pass away eventually more gently than in the case of some other diseases..

I suggest that you talk to the hospice service in your area. Hospice is not just for the last moments of life. The people are very knowledgeable and helpful and will be able to answer this sort of question for you.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Metastasis.

Answer 7

Don't worry about it or even think about it, just be happy you were able to know her, and see how the story ends. Then tell us!

Answer 8

What does "loose"it mean? I think it is spelled lose as in loss, lose, loser, losing, lost,,,not loost.....anyhow....ask the doctor!!!!