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Expert: Jeremy Oldham - 12/16/2011


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Is it possible for a brain tumor to come and go with symptoms with a 2 year period?

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Elaine:
 The nature of brain tumors can be pretty unpredictable (i.e. some have rates of high recurrence and never return and others rates of low recurrence but return).  As far as the possibility of a brain tumor occurring, disappearing, and recurring is extremely unlikely.  As a brain tumor grows it consistently disrupts regular brain pattern and function during its doubling time. Which, in essence, means that symptoms will have a beginning level or stage and continually increase with time, unless or until treatment begins (which may only slightly decrease symptoms based on tumor type, grade, and location).
 All this, put together, means that while the tumor itself can be unpredictable the symptoms of a tumor remain pretty consistent.
 I hope this answers your question and should 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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