Brain Tumors/brain mass

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Expert: Jeremy Oldham - 11/10/2011


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my daughter was just diagnosed with a pea size mass on the base of her brain. She had a seizure prior to the diagnosis. The nurse taking care of my daughter said they would probably drain the mass. What will happen if the mass refills with fluid, how do you continue treating such a mass?

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Debbie:
 What you're describing sounds completely benign.  It sounds like she has a small cyst (a fluid filled sac).  They generally go away on their own but depending on their location doctors may take preventative measures (such as draining) to preclude any damage or severe side effects.  In a "worst case scenario" doctors may even surgically remove any irregular growth.
 I hope this answers your question and if you have any others please don't hesitate to ask.

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I am a two-time survivor of brain cancer. At ages 11 and 23 I was diagnosed with Low Grade Astrocytomas. This was the motivation I needed to devote my time and effort to studying and researching this disease to help others have the same success I did. Because the questions I have asked over the years, are questions you may ask also, and the credible answers I received are answers you may need as well. *note* I am not a Medical Doctor, Neurologist, or Neurosurgeon. I am a brain cancer advocate. I have done countless hours of independent research and kept myself up-to-date concerning the latest treatment methods, medications, treatment facilities, and consumer ratings of the professionals in the field, by continuously reading the most recent journals and publications by other brain cancer experts.

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