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Expert: - 5/19/2009


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Our 24-yr old daughter recently underwent 2nd resection of left frontal lobe tumor.  First one was an Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma only.  6 months after 2 yrs on Temodar, tumor returned.  2nd surgery in Jan '09. Tumor contains cells of A.O, Astrocytoma, PNET...6 weeks of radiation, daily Temodar and Avastin drip every 2 weeks.  No 1P19Q chromosome.  What are her chances for survival?  Thank you. KJ

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While low grade oligodendroglioma cases can live many years a high grade (anaplastic) tumor case of this kind normally lives around 3-4 years from diagnosis. Here we now have to deal with a mixed tumor which also includes cells of the astrocytoma type. That does not help the situation regardless of grade or the genetic situation. The behaviour of her tumor unfortunately supports that. 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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