Latest messages for CancerCompass discussion http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,37532,0.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Bashkar,I am sorry this horrible disease has come into your life.  Do you live in the United States or in another country?  That may effect what medical treatment is available to you.Jackiekay jackiekay Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bhaskar;Don't despair.  You didn't say how long since his biopsy.  Is he on Decadron for swelling?  It takes a while after biopsy for the brain to heal.  I am sorry to hear about your Dad.  You will get good advice and support on this site.  Was he diagnosed with lymphoma prior to his astrocytoma diagnosis?  I take it that the astrocytoma is not primary to the brain?  Is he getting treated at a brain tumor clinic.  My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.  More info would help get more response.  Donna wife of Rob dx 12/08 GBM4  madonnav Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dear sir,My father is suffering from Astrcytoma as per pathalogy reportsWe came to know when my daddys balance was going while walking we went a Neurlogist for advice she suggest to go for MRI were we found thatthere is a tumer & was suggest for MRI Spectroscopy we went for it & found that there is a tumer which is spread so we went to Neurosugeonhe suggested us to go for Biopsy & it was found that it is Astrocytoma &lymphoma so went for further test Histochemistry & found that Poorly differentiated AstrocytomaAs my dad is on bed after his Biopsy his response is decreasing Kindly guide me what to do & how to over comeRegardsBhaskar Rao      bhaskar Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT