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Husband has a astrocytoma grade 2/3 in his left temporal lobe.  Had resection done in October approx 7 cm left.  Had 30 radiation treatments, done with that.  At the same time, on Temodar.  Will have a 4 wk break then back on Temodar at twice the strength.  What are the chances the Temodar will do much good with a tumor this size?  Mentally & Physically, he is doing well.  Naps in the morning and afternoon, 2 hrs.  I know this isn't exact, but could you offer any time frames we may be looking at for survival?

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Survival time is strongly associated with the grade of a brain tumor. Here the grade seems to be uncertain (2 or 3). There is actually quite a difference with regards to survival times between grade 2 and 3. It may be helpful if you have the possibility of letting me read his actual pathology report. If so you may copy it here. What was the size of his tumor originally? His original MRI brain scan may also be of interest.



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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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