Just diagnosed with Anaplastic Astrocytoma grade 3 Sept 2013. Surgery with craniotomy at UCLA, they had a really good resection and felt they got most it. Completed radiation for 6 weeks and took some Temodar concurrent for 3 weeks. Really didn't want to do either initially....but was eventually talked into it. Have 3 young boys so didnt want to chance it, knowing that the radiation, awful as it is, does kill those cancer cells. Being a doctor (MD) it was a really hard decision, losing more IQ points is not good, lost enough already between my initial seizures and the huge surgery. I'm hoping from here to stay positive and do alternatives like Novocure. I really absolutely despise chemo. I love nutrition, especially raw vegan food but have a hard time believing that is a cure once you already have those cancer cells growing. Guided imagery I think definetely helps the immune system. I'm also interested in finding out more about vaccine and all other options. I love health and medicine and welcome any medical questions or comments. I am convinced there will be a cure for AA 3 and GBM at some point, just hope it's as soon as possible.
Update: Well, it's been almost a year since my craniotomy and I must say I'm doing and feeling extremely well. My head is clearer, my thinking sharper and I'm getting good at multitasking again, the brain fatigue seems almost totally gone, but took almost a full year to improve. I've been active at the gym, go dancing when I can and read a lot, mostly science. All my MRIs are clear so far. So far so good, I'm extremely fortunate!!!! I've taken a summer NovoCure break, but will probably start up again, just a few more months, sort of as an insurance policy. They are also starting up a clinical trial at UCLA for IDH-1, a common tumor marker that I have. That med may be out on the market in like 5+ years, so check if you have it.
Update Dec 2015: yet another clear MRI, next one in June 2016. I'm doing great, no issues, planning to get back to work next Sept after I take my specialty medical board exam, I study every day now. Also at gym at least 6 days/wk.