Posted by LynneDa on May 11, 2004, at 16:45:27
In reply to RE::: Hey em, posted by Anakin on May 11, 2004, at 14:27:16
Hi Anakin, I'm sorry to hear of your news! I have a good friend who was recently diagnosed with an inoperable astrocytoma, grade 4 brain tumor. She is trying all sorts of treatments that could slow the growth. The newest drug is Temodar. It's supposed to really help. Every year they come up with new ones! The longer he lives, the more likely the chance they'll find something new for him. She's also doing lots of alternative stuff like acupuncture, energy work, massage, diet changes, herbs, etc. It may not cure her of the tumor, but it seems to be keeping some of the side effects at bay. Keep a positive thought and you never know what could happen :-)
~ Lynne
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> Bad news, my godmothers husband, my uncle has a brain tumor...he started acting all funny for no apparent reason twice in the past three months, and like passed out, maybe a seizure, and he has a left frontal giloma???Not good. Just in time for the wedding. I hope he is ok, I think sometimes things are worse than they sound. No he isnt going to live 30 more years, but I think the life expectancy is around 5-7...it is a low grade one, if it is inoperable they will treat with radiation and seizure meds....Not what I wanted to hear right now.
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