ladybugz

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• ladybugz has replied to a post on the message board

  I agree with the teaching facilities being a good bet, but would add that the doctor's style of care has much to do with the treatment as well.  Does the doctor employ an aggressive or conservative approach to treatment?

  December 22, 2011 view post

• ladybugz has replied to a post on the message board

  The fact that your mother was able to have resection is a big plus. How much tumor was actually removed? The standard treatment is about 30 days of radiation followed by a monthly schedule of temodar (pills)  until the tumor shrinks or grows. The schedule varies slightly but is usually something like 21 days of treatment and 7 off. Depending how your mother responds to the treatment, and the attitude of her doc...

  December 10, 2011 view post

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  i don't have good news to share with you, but my experience may help you.  My husband dx 1/2011 died 11/2011. 60 yrs old, excellent health.  he started avastin and carbo in 8/11 after rt and tmz, and immediately began to decline.  had severe head pain, daily vomiting, disorientation, loss of memory, confussion. he became progressively worse and the docs could not tell me what was ca...

  December 10, 2011 view post

• ladybugz has replied to a post on the message board

  Jason, What a great idea!  Had we but known some of the symptoms earlier.....  My husband complained of headaches off and on for about a year.  He was not a complainer and never had headaches, or any other illness, ailment before.  He had recently retired from a very stressful job, which we attributed some of his symptoms to.  He was extremely active but was now feeling tired in the evenings...

  November 06, 2011 view post

• ladybugz has replied to a post on the message board

  Oh Ellen, how wonderful to hear! Im so happy for you and pray for your continued good news. Denise

  October 19, 2011 view post

• ladybugz has replied to a post on the message board

  contact Hospice or a Palliative Care dept at the hospital. Get help and TAKE CAARE OF YOURSELF.  You are no help to your mom if you are not in top shape.

  October 19, 2011 view post

• ladybugz has replied to a post on the message board

  it's normal to have some fatigue, but it may be coming from other issues or meds, as well.  Have you investigated the meds he's taking for that side effect? Is he taking anti-depressants? Even if weak, encourage your dad to move about and walk a little.  I think activity (any kind) is extremely important to ones' health during this time; both physical and mental. And especially for older folks. 

  October 19, 2011 view post

• ladybugz has replied to a post on the message board

  Thanks Paul.  things have progressed rapidly to the point he needs 24-7 supervision, which pretty much solved the issue!

  October 13, 2011 view post

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  My husband had GBM dx 2/2011.  Tumor in right temporal lobe can't be removed, he has had radiation, TMZ and a clinical trial drug that have had little effect and is now on Avastin + carboplatin.  Overall, his side effects have been mininal.  However, the cognitive impairments are rapidly increasing and i'm lost as to what to do and how.  He is physically in great shape and tries to remain as ...

  October 01, 2011 view discussion

• ladybugz has replied to a post on the message board

  Randy is very hoarse as well.

  how would you know that the carbo wasn't working? I'm confused.  I was under the impression avastin was the end of the line.

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  August 30, 2011 view post