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QUESTION: I want to know what treatment can be given to a child of 3 months who has had the surgery to remove the tumor, 70 percent had a stroke, has some sucking ability, can she see or hear and how long can she live without treament? they say the radiation will kill her brain cells so what can be done??

ANSWER: Dear Catherine, to evaluate this I need a LOT more information. What kind of tumor? Its grade? Exact location & size? If possible the complete clinical picture before & after surgery and the surgery report?! Otherwise it would be too much guess work.


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QUESTION: glioblastoma multiforme is the tumor its a grade 4 was in the front of her forehead and 70 percent removed 2 inches in size. she is only 3 months old had a right sided stroke during the surgery. Is it possible for her to see or hear ?she doesnt move her head no eye movement Have you every had anyone recover from this?

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Just by knowing the diagnosis, glioblastoma multiforme grade 4 I have unfortunately to tell you that no recovery, cure or survival is possible regardless of whatever treatment is used. Her survival time can AT MOST be measured in months. Probably less. I'm very 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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