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My husband had a small portion of this astrocytoma removed (grade 2) in October.  Then followed up with Radiation with Temodar at the same time.  After 6 wks, had MRI showing the tumor went from 6.6 x 7.8cm to 5.5 x 6.5 cm.   He is feeling well.  All Dr's involved were pleased with the decrease in size.  But because of the size, they won't give us any idea of a time frame he may have left.  He seems to keep having one health problem after another popping up.  Can you give us any idea of how much time he may have left.  50 yr old male, relatively good health

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If his grade is correct (which may be uncertain) he may have several years ahead of him. Unfortunately no one can be more precise than that. But prognosis is closely linked to grade. The higher the grade the worse the prognosis is. A grade 4 may live around one year or so only.





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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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