Astrocytoma tumor in the brain

Hi All,
it is my first time that I write on this forum.
My wife has been diagnosed lately with a grade 2 brain tumor in the left temporal lobe. After consulting with many neuro-oncologists in the US and in Canada, the recommendations were contradictory. Some of them suggested to operate right away, while others suggested to monitor the lesions for the longest time possible, since ( according to them)the operation does not increase life expectancy. They claim that this theory is very clear in the literature.
A neuro-ocologist suggested to undergoe a stereo tactic biopsy, and nother one an open biopsy.
We are very confuse about the decision to make, since May the lesion did not increase in size.
Any guidance that anyone could provide me with would be much appreciated.
God bless you all.

I am repling to the lady with the husband with a brain tumor. I have a astrocytoma brain tumor. Mine is in my brain stem and medulla. When they done surgery they could not remove it because it is wrap up in my medulla. So all they
Could do is radation. They told me if it starts growing i would have 6 months to a year. I was
Diagnosis in 2004 and it has not started growing yet. So there is hope. Just keep your chin up. I will keep yall in my prays.

Shona

I know it is hard to go thru this with family. I know it is going to be hard for you a lone. I am 36/f and have a astrosytoma in the brain stem. I was diagnosis in 2004 and i have been in a wheel chair since. It is hard to deal with some times but what i do is sit out side and look at the stars to get my mind off it. I know people dont understand what you are going thru and it is hard to tell them how you feel.
But it is good to talk and get it off your chest.
I no treatment for me was hard but i went to gainsville for radation and stayed in what the call a hope lodge. Its a place where people stay while there in treatment for cancer. It help me because i could talk to people that where going tru the same thing. There is hope for people and i fell we all deserve that. But just hang in with friends an other family members and if you need a buddy just write back and i be there to talk. My doctor told me yesterday that tomorrow
Is another day and things can change. If any one
Need to talk to

Shona

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hi! my 14 yr old nephew has been diagnosed with grade II astrocytoma last oct 14, 2006 after a seizure. this is the first medical crisis in our family and it had to happen to a child. the news left all our knees weak. the tumor is located on his right brain. a biopsy was done and the doctors told us that it has to be removed by operation but they don't want to recommend it because it would affect his memory and his vision so they just planned a chemotheraphy session. reading your messages has inspired me and gave me hope that he can and will survive it. prayers is all that we now. i wish all people out there to have faith and still believe in the power of prayers. till next time. GOD BLESS!

Keep praying. My brother (59) had seizures Oct 2005 and was diagnosed in December with stage 3 astrocytoma. He had surgery to remove the part of the tumor that they were able to remove. He had chemo-radiation for 35 days and now is on chemo (temodur) on a 5 day on 28 off cycle.

He's doing well and we're blessed to have him. No one thought he'd still be with us.

He knows as do we, that it is the power of prayer that has sustained all of us.

Will remember your nephew.

hi! its good to hear from people about these things. my nephew will be starting radiation/chemoteraphy on nov. 14. we're all hoping for the best even if they have only given us 5 yrs to enjoy and take care of him. its sad but we're all hanging on. thanks again. hope we all get through all this well. GOD BLESS.

I was just reading throught these messages for support. I saw yours and was wondering how you are. I did search the site for "thalmus" and found discussions that might help you. They are at

http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/single,27


Or, you can just type in a "thalmus" search.

My prayers and good wishes are with you.

hi, everyone! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  GOD is really Great!  my 14 yr old nephew started his radiation/chemo Nov. 14 until yesterday Dec. 29.  Would you believe? Everyday for him was a good day! I swear, NO BAD DAY for him the entire duration of his treatment.  NO NAUSEA! NO VOMITTING! The only thing negative that happened was when he lost his hair at the lower back portion of his head and the steroid pimples he had on his face.  We were all so very happy.  I think his being still young with a really healthy body and good appetite because of the steroids attributes to it. And the FOREVER Living products that his father has been giving him is really good.  We are all hoping for his fast recovery.

I wish and pray for everybody's good health and recovery as well.

Many thanks to everybody who had prayed with us!

GOD BLESS US ALL!  AND A PEACEFUL AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF US!

Pearl

 

On 1/6/2003 Edward K. wrote:

Hi. My older sister had astrosytoma stage 4 11 years ago. I regret to say she had surgery and chemo but lived only 1 year. It came back so agressive that they could not do any more. I don't want to get you down because they have come so far along with treatments so you really don't know. I also was diagnosed with astrosytoma grade 3 just last June and mine is inoperable. I have gone through 7 weeks of radiation along with 7 weeks of chemo. I now have chemo once a week for 6 months. I just had a MRI last week and I am waiting for the results. I feel good and I feel like I am beating it. I just keep thinging positve and just keep fighting it. I hope you do well and god bless.

 

Hi.I'm Parimal. I was diagnosed for Astrocytoma grd 3. I got operated in Dec 05 and today I've recuperated completely. I got an MRI last month and surgeon said nothing except the scars of surgery is left. I was under ayurvedic medication and didn't go for radio or chemo therapy. It was surprising for the doctors the way I recovered. I must say it has a cure, at least in India. Wish you all the best.