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My 31 year old sister recently had a malignant "very agressive" grade 3 to 4 brain tumor removed.  The physicians are unsure yet as to rather it is primary or not.  They told us there was alot of swelling of the brain and they were hopeful but could not guarantee that they got every cell.  What can we expect for treatment and prognosis.

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Well if indeed it is a grade 3-4 PRIMARY brain tumor OR an aggressive cancer from somewhere else her prognosis is unfortunately bad in both cases. She can receive radiation therapy and chemo therapy. That can prolong survival time and decrease symptoms but her chances of a cure are unfortunately at present slim.
I'm sorry I have nothing better to tell you!

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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

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I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.

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