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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Astrocytoma | 3/17/2012 |
| Q: I am Veeresh from India. My wife had undergone a low grade astrocytoma surgery in 2003 when she was ... A: Veeresh: Unfortunately the nature of an Astrocytoma is that they are slow growing with a high rate ... | |
| Dizziness and small mass found in CT? | 3/15/2012 |
| Q: I have been experiencing constant bouts of dizziness and just not feeling well the last few months. ... A: Billy: Computed tomography (CT) scans work primarily by creating "slices" of images. The image is ... | |
| after brain surgery | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: My brother had a brain tumor removed 2 weeks ago. He came from surgery with a hugh knot on one side ... A: Novella: Post-surgery conditions can vary dramatically from patient to patient. Your brother is ... | |
| Regd Gliosarcoma WHO Grade4 | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: India.My mom who is 65 years old was suffering from headache and memory loss 3 weeks back.So we took ... A: Ceciline: I'm so sorry to hear about what your mother is going through. Unfortunately, there are ... | |
| Head pain | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: My mom is having severe pain in the back of her head it hurts worse when she lies down and much ... A: Kim: The pain your mother is experiencing could derive from any number of things. She would need ... | |
| Anaplastic Astrocytoma | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: My wife was diagnosed with Grade 3, Anaplastic astrocytoma in January 2008. She had the usual ... A: Tom: You're correct the study could be simple enough. But "average" becomes a doomsday prophecy to ... | |
| Anaplastic Astrocytoma | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: My wife was diagnosed with Grade 3, Anaplastic astrocytoma in January 2008. She had the usual ... A: Tom: I understand your concern and your question is a valid one. Unfortunately, though, these ... | |
| MRI Results and headache? | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I had my first numbness on September 2011 on the left side of my head. The numbness spread to my ... A: Miriam: The chances an MRI missed something during a scan are nominal. Imaging technology has ... | |
| could that be a brain tumor | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: when im imaging something in my mind or thinking about something sometimes it suddenly like ... A: Taly: Only your treating physician can determine whether or not you have a brain tumor. Rest ... | |
| Headaches | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I've had a headache over the last 3 weeks that has started to worry me. I usually never get a ... A: Nick: Ruling out primary and secondary factors will help me help you. Let's rule out some things. ... | |
| Scar tissue on right side of brain | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: As a 40 yrs. old, I had a couple of years with awful migraines as I have my C5, C6, and C7 in bad ... A: Brenda: I'm so sorry to hear about what you're going through. To answer your questions, no we do ... | |
| Brain Tumor | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible for a brain tumor to come and go with symptoms with a 2 year period? A: Elaine: The nature of brain tumors can be pretty unpredictable (i.e. some have rates of high ... | |
| Hi | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: Last year on december I had a MRI cause I was getting this dizzyness and feeling kind of weird but ... A: Jairo: Yes, brain tumors can trigger seizures. Sitting, standing, laying down, it doesn't matter. ... | |
| Hi | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Last year on december I had a MRI cause I was getting this dizzyness and feeling kind of weird but ... A: Jairo: Yes, a tumor can grow in one year. Depending on the tumor type, a tumor may grow more ... | |
| ct head | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: my question is 1-i read Cancers caused by the ct radiation appear 20-30 years after even more and i ... A: Natal: Radiation consists of waves of energy (X-ray) associated with electric and magnetic fields ... | |
| brain tumour | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: i am 20yr old boy. 18 months back i fell from a 7 ft wall and hurt the back portion of my head. it ... A: Faisal: I would suggest seeing a doctor if multiple symptoms occur. Symptoms like those I listed ... | |
| brain tumour | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: i am 20yr old boy. 18 months back i fell from a 7 ft wall and hurt the back portion of my head. it ... A: Faisal: Experiencing tenderness and pain after such an incident is to be expected. If you're ... | |
| brain mass | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: my daughter was just diagnosed with a pea size mass on the base of her brain. She had a seizure ... A: Debbie: What you're describing sounds completely benign. It sounds like she has a small cyst (a ... | |
| Brain tumor | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: Can a benign oligodendroglioma of the temporal lobe show regrowth 20 years post resection? I ... A: Chrissy: It is rare but possible. What you're describing (seizures and numbness) sounds like ... | |
| neurocytoma | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: A close relative of mine had had a brain surgery for a neurocytoma eleven months ago.Now,after an ... A: Konstantinos: Your question is an important one; unfortunately, though, there is medical ... | |
| brain tuomor | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: my mother 55 underwent surgery diagnosed as anaplastic oligo...gilma. which treatment do you suggest ... A: Sudeep: I would recommend radio therapy. The reason is because chemo therapy is not as effective ... | |
| Hi | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: How often should people get MIR's ANSWER: Jairo: That would depend on the diagnosis of the ... A: Jairo: Again it would depend on the diagnosis. There is actually no such thing as an ocular ... | |
| Hi | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: How often should people get MIR's A: Jairo: That would depend on the diagnosis of the Neurologist. For example, patients with tumors ... | |
| Squamous Cell Carcinoma cancer on the brain | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: My Aunt was recently diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cancer on the brain stem. Doctors tell ... A: Amanda: I'm so sorry to hear what your aunt is going through. Tumors on the brain stem are very ... | |
| Calcified Meningioma | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I was just diagnosed with having a calcified meningioma, and I am scared to death. I don't know what ... A: Cheryl: First, I sincerely apologize for the delay in my response and I'm so sorry to hear what ... | |
| malignant melanoma metastatic | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: My partner of 36 years had a growth under a port wine birth mark on his left temple, this started ... A: Amanda: Determining life expectancy is a complicated formula. Age, height, weight, cancer type, ... | |
| Lipoma brain tumor on the hypothymus | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I had a CT and several months later an MRI that showed I had a lipoma tumor on the hypothymus. My ... A: Donna: It is extremely rare, but possible, for a lipoma tumor to dissolve on its own. These ... | |
| bube pe sub piele | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: buna ziua!As vrea daca se poate sa-mi clarificati si mie pentru ca am o frica mare si nu pot merge ... A: Ancuta: Vestea bună este dacă forfetare este extern nu este o tumoare pe creier. ... | |
| metastatic melanoma of lungs & brain | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: My husband had temador along with whole brain radiation in June. He is unable to focus and wears a ... A: Marcia: I'm so sorry to hear what your husband is going through. To answer your question, as the ... | |
| Brain Tumer Grade 4 | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: My brother have brain tumor grade 4 and its 4.2mm size. Its located in thalamus area and affected ... A: Vineeth: I'm sorry to hear about what your brother is going through. To answer your question; ... | |
| head pain | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a dull burning pain in the center of my head located in the base of my head ands feels ... A: Valerie: What you're describing may simply be your neck being out of alignment. Excess fluid ... | |
| medulloblastoma | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: my son had operated in 2007 after that chemo threrapy and radio therapy and after that he becomes ... A: Kishor: From what you've described it sounds as though his treating Oncologist has already chosen ... | |
| Helping me understand MRI RESULTS | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I have been suffering for months with increased wt. gain (26lbs) breast enlarged 4x the size, ... A: Ali: Please forgive the delay in my response. Okay, let's get started. I'll do this line by ... | |
| brain tumor | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: i am a 24 year old woman having some problems in my head which I suspect to be the symptoms of brain ... A: Nibedita: The symptoms you're describing are not consistent with those of a brain tumor. The head ... | |
| Brain tumour regrowth symptoms | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can give me some advice on what/which signs and symptoms should cause concern ... A: Tanya: I'm so sorry to hear what your sister is going through. From everything you've described ... | |
| Dizzness | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I am at a complete loss here! I've been to every doctor out there for the things causes me problems. ... A: P: Unfortunately only your treating physician can answer your question. Only they have access to ... | |
| xray shows questionable spot | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I went to Dr for high colesterol meds, and as afterthought, asked my doc about this large, hard spot ... A: Debra: The spot in question does not sound like anything to be worried about. As for what it ... | |
| Treatment for Oligo II with 1p19q deletion | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: His answer was a question about the size of the tumor- which I answered below. I was not able to ... A: Emily: I'm sorry to hear what you're going through. Tumor size is only one piece of the larger ... | |
| Grade II Astrocytoma | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: My 37 y/o husband was diagnosed with a low grade glioma in the right frontal lobe. He had a ... A: Andrea: I'm so sorry to hear what you and your husband are going through. To answer your ... | |
| Final stages of brain cancer | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: My mom was diagnosed July 2010 with a malignant grade III Anaplastic Astrocytoma brain tumor. Until ... A: Fab: I'm sorry to hear what your mother is experiencing. From what you've described, the edema ... | |
| non confirmatory reports of left petrous apex lesion | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: On 17 April 2011 when our son was 6 months we have noticed a paralysis on left side of his face. Our ... A: Suminder: I'm so very sorry to hear what your son is going through. If your son was ... | |
| grade 2 astrocytoma | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Oldham, My husband,45, was diagnosed with a grade 2 diffuse astrocytoma in March 2011. It was ... A: Cheryl: First let me thank you for your very kind words. They are as humbling as they are ... | |
| Brain Tumor | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with a brain tumor 1 year ago what is the chance that it is cancerous? A: Amber: All tumors are "cancerous" in the broad sense that they are harmful and ominous to one's ... | |
| Primary squamous brain cancer | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: My mother has just been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, it is in her both sinus, into her ... A: Pauline: I apologize for the delay in my response I just returned from 4th of July vacation. ... | |
| Terminal Glioma | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for an educated Guess that the Dr's seem unwilling to give on my sister in law's case. ... A: Jessie: I'm so sorry to hear of everything your family is going through. What you can expect ... | |
| grade 3 anaplastic meningioma tumor | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: she cant have chemo as thay said it wont cure it , also the now she cant have radiotherapy due to ... A: Bob: I'm so sorry to hear of your mothers condition. Life-expectancy is a complicated formula ... | |
| low grade thalamic glioma | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a friend who was recently diagnosed with low grade thalamic glioma. she is only 29 years old ... A: Kim: You've identified, already, with the most common or frequent symptoms with this tumor type. ... | |
| question about the brain tumor research | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: Iam raja from india.my brother in law is suffering for the GBM brain tumor,presently iam very much ... A: Raja: I'm so sorry to hear of your brother-in-law's condition. Treatment begins with assessment ... | |
| Brain Tumor | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: On a 4-27-11 MRI with contract (Magnevist), an incidental finding of 2 lesions were found. My GP ... A: Emily: The University of California San Diego Health System is more highly ranked. This ... | |
| Brain Tumor | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: On a 4-27-11 MRI with contract (Magnevist), an incidental finding of 2 lesions were found. My GP ... A: Emily: I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through. To answer your first question, it ... | |
| stage 4 brain cancer | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: After a tumor/s are removed from the brain, what is the likelyhood of the cancer traveling to ... A: Barbara: It is far more common for cancers to spread to the brain via the circulatory (blood) or ... | |
| Had A CT scan @ the ER | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: IM 23 y/o male with no family hx of CA, i have NO Pmhx I dont take any Meds, Nkda, no neuro ... A: Adrian: Yes. A Computerized Tomography (or Computed Tomographic) scan would have revealed any ... | |
| Tumor in thalamus | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a family member who has a glioma in her brainstem and thalamus. They are both growing ... A: Angie: I'm so sorry to hear about your family members condition. The three best treatment centers ... | |
| my ct | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: i want to ask you a question about brain ct with and without contrast i got it couple of months ago ... A: Saba: There are no conclusive studies that establish a clear and undeniable link that Computerized ... | |
| new development..1 more question..sorry! | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon, My husband has adenocarcenoma (non-small cell lung cancer) which has matasticized ... A: Lucinda: The "yellow stuff" you're referring to is the iodine solution they used to swab the ... | |
| homeopathic 'meds' right after craniotomy | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon, My husband has adenocarcenoma (non-small cell lung cancer) which has matasticized ... A: Lucinda: Arnica, topically, does have mild analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. Taken orally, ... | |
| my mother | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: my mom always telling us that shes having Headache yesterday for the first time she felt Numbness in ... A: Nataly: High stress, combined with her age can cause high blood pressure which in turn can cause ... | |
| cancer | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: My husband was dignosed with stage 4 lung cancer about a year ago. Hospice is in there now. what ... A: Cynthia: Unfortunately there is no conclusive or definitive way to determine if the cancer will in ... | |
| something abnormal showed up on my sons ct scan | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: my son had a ct scan done at the er and they saw something a little abnormal ,this was on friday ... A: Stacey: It's premature to say or speculate. It could be several different things. It could be a ... | |
| Head pain. | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have been experiencing a strange head pain/pressure at the back of my head for a few months now. ... A: Angela: Based on the symptoms you've described it sounds as if your neck may be out of line and ... | |
| Brain Tumor (meninogoma) | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in August of 2010. I was referred to a neurologist (local) who ... A: Uria: The first suggestion is Medicaid. It is state-based and absolutely can not discriminate or ... | |
| Head Sensations | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I started having migraines when I turned 40. I'm now 53. I don't get them very often but when I do ... A: Karen: My initial assessment was your first guess. It sounds like you're in need of an ... | |
| Brain Tumor | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Oldham, I just read that you are an advocate for brain cancer and I think that is admirable! I ... A: Mike: First, I appreciate your kind words. Second, it's also admirable that you're trying to ... | |
| benign brain tumor | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: My husband had a benign brain tumor removed at the base of his brain. After the tumor removal his ... A: Lois: The only thing that comes to mind, considering only his doctors have detailed medical ... | |
| Arachnoid cyst | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: Should I be worried over a arachnoid cyst measuring 2.7 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm A: Kurt: The size of the cyst is only one of the variables doctors consider. Especially when ... | |
| Brain Tumor Symptoms. | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: Beginning last may I started getting some weird symptoms. Mild headache off and on, muscle twitching ... A: John: That's the mysterious nature of the brain. Some symptoms of some syndromes and diseases can ... | |
| Brain Tumor Symptoms. | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: Beginning last may I started getting some weird symptoms. Mild headache off and on, muscle twitching ... A: John: That's great that you're doing the right things to manage your diet. And it's great you've ... | |
| radiation therapy | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: My mother would like to go to the cottage (and stay there as much as possible) this summer, but it's ... A: Jennifer: Response to treatment of any level differs dramatically from patient-to-patient. ... | |
| pain | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: my right head side its pain. so it cause to brain tumor or not? A: Tejasvi: The charter of this website, as well as my personal preferences, does not allow the ... | |
| HELP....My 9 yr daughter had MRI n they found a cyst | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I need everyone advice...my daughter who is 9 had an MRI and the Dr call and said not to worry about ... A: Heather: As outlined in this websites charter questions regarding diagnosis are strictly ... | |
| Brain Tumor Symptoms. | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: Beginning last may I started getting some weird symptoms. Mild headache off and on, muscle twitching ... A: John: MRI and CT scans have come a long way in the past three decades. The probability of a tumor ... | |
| to help, comfort, or cheer someone who is suffering | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: A lady from my church who is maybe in her late fifties or early sixties has been fighting this and ... A: Doreen: It goes without saying that many symptoms of cancer manifest themselves the same way but ... | |
| diagnosed with meningioma | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: i had a CT scan becaus i developed facial palsy. my resuls showed no cause for the facial palsy but ... A: Anette: Promising studies have been conducted with regards to diets high in vegetable consumption ... | |
| Scar Tissue following brain operation | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: My 75yr old father had an operation 2 years ago to partially remove a benign tumour on his pituitary ... A: Rachel: I'm not sure how the medical field works in detail in the United Kingdom but doctors ... | |
| Benign Brain Tumor | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: the location of the tumor is in the brain stem. The doctor installed a shunt to alleviate some of ... A: Sandy: Whether or not the tumor has grown slightly or significantly it still poses a very serious ... | |
| Benign Brain Tumor | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: the location of the tumor is in the brain stem. The doctor installed a shunt to alleviate some of ... A: Sandy: I'm so sorry to hear of your husbands condition. Unfortunately tumors on the brain stem ... | |
| benign 1" brain tumor on right rear. | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: DR. i am a 66 year old male,friday april 1 i was working in the yard and the left side of my left ... A: Walter: In general a one inch mass is not considered "large" but it is considered significant. ... | |
| i thing i have a brain tumor | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: i thing i have a brain tumor (Cerebellopontine Angle) i have Fatigue in my left hand and my left leg ... A: Samy: Yes, if the CT scan showed no sign of tumor growth you can have confidence there is no ... | |
| i thing i have a brain tumor | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: i thing i have a brain tumor (Cerebellopontine Angle) i have Fatigue in my left hand and my left leg ... A: Samy: Only your treating physician can accurately diagnose you based on the symptoms you're ... | |
| Bone growth in Head | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: A small part of a bone is grown in my mom's head. It was there in her skull and can be felt if we ... A: Chinmay: The symptoms I described, coupled together with factors such as your mother's age, ... | |
| Brain Tumors | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I am the rare case I'm not fatal nor do I have an expiration date stamped on the bottom of my foot. ... A: Vicky: I've read your inquiry thoroughly but I'm not exactly sure what you're asking here. Are ... | |
| tumer | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I want to know what is a frontal horn mass and how it is treated. mine is 17 times 19 mm. A: Rebecca: A frontal horn mass is indicative of a class of cyst. These types of cysts generally ... | |
| lower head pain | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: i have been having an ache in the back of my lower head on my right side. when i feel back there i ... A: Christina: A painful lump could be a lot of things. A boil, an allergic reaction, a small benign ... | |
| anaplastic | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if you have read about any current information in reference to an anaplastic ... A: Marlene: There are no reports that would indicate anything new about the nature or pathology of ... | |
| Constant dizziness and my head ct | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: 3 month ago i had my head ct head ct with and without contrast it was clear and ok from 1 month ... A: Mahaf: Size does not matter. A CT with contrast would detect it. Of course MRI imaging is best ... | |
| Constant dizziness and my head ct | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: 3 month ago i had my head ct head ct with and without contrast it was clear and ok from 1 month ... A: Mahaf: The good news is that since multiple CT's were performed, with and without contrast and all ... | |
| Pain in the back of head | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 28 year old female with no health problems, non smoker, and I have been experiencing extreme ... A: Heather: As long as you're not experiencing any other symptoms (nausea, fever, dizziness, ... | |
| Astrocytoma | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: A very dear friend (female age 46) was recently diagnosed with what according to neurologist, ... A: Chris: There are no studies to date that conclude with absolute certainty that any cancer is ... | |
| Blood brain barrier | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have read that most brain tumours arises from secondary metastases from primary sites elsewhere in ... A: Joe: This is a common, but still fascinating, question. The blood brain barrier (BBB) is more ... | |
| recovery after brain surgery | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: My husband had surgery to remove a grade 2 astrocytoma in July 2010. The surgeon acheived a near ... A: Trisha: During the recovery phase after his surgery doctors generally elevate the head of the bed ... | |
| Brain tumor | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Hope this finds you doing well. Can a radiologist doing a brain MRI without contrast be able to ... A: Kim: Certainly a tumor can be detected by an MRI without contrast. A contrast dye is used only ... | |
| head pressure | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: i have been haveing head pressure lately it goes away win i stand up its been going on for a while ... A: Casey: Head pressure is a vague statement. I'd need more information to give the best advice ... | |
| How can i be sure they did not gave me a perfusion CT ----please | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: i got a head ct for my brain to look for brain tumor it was clear but how can i be sure they gave ... A: Relar: Perfusion CT scans are used for many reasons, including testing for acute strokes. Also ... | |
| Brain Tumor and Buddy Rich | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what exactly does incapacitated by a brain tumor mean? Does that mean bed-ridden and ... A: Julie: This is a fascinating question. Incapacitated can refer to many things but is usually ... | |
| How can i be sure they did not gave me a perfusion CT ----please | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: i got a head ct for my brain to look for brain tumor it was clear but how can i be sure they gave ... A: Relar: The very first, and guaranteed sign of, a perfusion CT was the fact they set an IV line. ... | |
| Treatment options with expected prognosis for this brain tumor patient | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I am attaching the Brain MRI images of the patient with following clinical history - 45 yrs old ... A: Dr. Rohit: As you know I'm sure life expectancy is dependent largely on the patient and other ... | |
| Treatment options with expected prognosis for this brain tumor patient | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I am attaching the Brain MRI images of the patient with following clinical history - 45 yrs old ... A: Dr. Rohit: Unfortunately this website strictly prohibits my giving clinical diagnoses. I can say ... | |
| severe headache | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: My 23 year old daughter has been suffering from severe headaches for number of years now,She was ... A: Paddy: If migraine headaches have been ruled out, and we've need to rule environmental factors ... | |
| severe headache | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: My 23 year old daughter has been suffering from severe headaches for number of years now,She was ... A: Paddy: Unfortunately I don't have any other information than her treating physician. What you're ... | |
| dizziness | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: 3 days ago and im having like Light dizziness that comes and go its light but yesterday evening i ... A: Rolan: There are no conclusive studies to date that link brain cancer to Computerized Tomography ... | |
| Granuloma: Extracted Benign Tuberculoma | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I am currently 27 years old and I had my tumor removed about six years ago. I had exactly two ... A: Jefferson: Any prolonged use of medications (including Over-The-Counter) can weaken the liver. ... | |
| Brain Cancer | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: My wife’s mom has been diagnosed with Glioma and has 12-18 months to live. She is 72 yrs. old. My ... A: Greg: There are no conclusive studies to date that confirm with absolution that cancer is ... | |
| Radiation Brain Burn | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: My husband had (adenacarsanoma) brain tumor removed 5 years ago with 10 radiation treatments to the ... A: Lee: It's my pleasure to assist people in any way that I can. Again, I apologize my previous ... | |
| Granuloma: Extracted Benign Tuberculoma | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I am currently 27 years old and I had my tumor removed about six years ago. I had exactly two ... A: Jefferson: Unfortunately I can not answer that question. It varies for my patients because there ... | |
| Radiation Brain Burn | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: My husband had (adenacarsanoma) brain tumor removed 5 years ago with 10 radiation treatments to the ... A: Lee: This would be the first case I have encountered in which the brain itself was "burned" by ... | |
| Brain Tumor | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed in June 2010 with a calcified right frontal lobe tumor 18mm in diam. I have always ... A: Terry: There are many factors to weigh when considering tumor resection. To give you an example, ... | |
| can you get brain cancer from a computer monitor | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: is there any radiation from a computer monitor that can cause brain tumor friends told me you can ... A: Roal: Again there is no conclusive evidence to date that links prolonged Computerized Tomography ... | |
| in need of help | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I have lupus sle & a number of secondary conditions, have had 2 cva since 2009, completely bed bound ... A: Jannet: It doesn't sound like there's any cause to worry. Although, if symptoms persist or worsen ... | |
| can you get brain cancer from a computer monitor | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: is there any radiation from a computer monitor that can cause brain tumor friends told me you can ... A: Roal: There is absolutely no evidence that computer monitors are linked to any form of cancer. ... | |
| Shadow on MRI | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I had a MRI with contrast done on my brain. When I spoke to my Physician about the results, he ... A: Denise: This sounds like the epitome of the cautionary tale. Magnetic Resonance Imaging has come ... | |
| family member with gbm | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: my father in law was diagnosed 3 yrs ago with it had tumor removed and treatment went into remission ... A: Cathleen: Your question is a difficult one to answer because the brain is a complex thing. ... | |
| Cure brain tumor at final stage | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: One of my friends is suffering from brain tumor, and it was detected nearly about a year ago.... All ... A: Ronny: Only her treating physician and/or oncologist can recommend treatment options. Only they ... | |
| gbm grade 4 | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have asked for you advice before but do not see an answer. my husband was diagnosed in dec 2009 ... A: Erini: The location of the tumor, original size, and tumor type, these are all factors when it ... | |
| Are brain tumors hereditry | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I am 35 years old and I have been smelling a burning smell around the house for two weeks now. I am ... A: Jo: As far as neural changes that cause increased nasal sensitivity you can attribute that to the ... | |
| Loss of eyesight | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: We know a YOUNG man 17yrs old who was diagnosed(last year 2010) with glioblastoma multiforme stage 4 ... A: Amy: It can be a symptom/side effect but is usually confined to a tumor growing directly on the ... | |
| GBM trail | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: She is not able for surgery but has been offered chemo and radio therapy for six weeks ( she is in ... A: Tracy: The limited knowledge I have with the IMA950 vaccine won't help you much I'm afraid. It's ... | |
| brain tumor and anger | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Several years ago my boyfriend and his then wife were having dinner with his mother. An argument ... A: Liane: Thank you for your question. What was previously believed about the brain, and how it was ... | |
| Inoperable brain tumor | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: a 30 year old female who has this condition disturbed a class room session at the College today ... A: Kathleen: As long as the episodes do not include violence (towards herself or others) she should ... | |
| glioblastoma multiforme | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: is it a good sign or a bad sign if when you have a glioblastoma multiforme the doctors decide that ... A: Jude: Unfortunately I can not answer that question. Only her treating physician can determine ... | |
| glioblastoma multiforme | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: is it a good sign or a bad sign if when you have a glioblastoma multiforme the doctors decide that ... A: Jude: It is rare but possible that a doctor uses a binary (or two-fold) approach to treatment. ... | |
| 15 year old anaplastic astrocytoma | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: My niece was just diagnosed with a high grade glioma That is inoperable. She starts treatments chemo ... A: First, depending on the area where you live the best places for all oncology diagnosis are the ... | |
| brain cancer | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: my father in-law was just diagnosed with brain cancer and given 2 mo. to live. i would like to know ... A: Laura: Hospice operates within certain boundaries and regulations. Some of which, dependent upon ... | |
| brain cancer | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: my father in-law was just diagnosed with brain cancer and given 2 mo. to live. i would like to know ... A: Laura: What the patient will encounter will differ from patient to patient. I can only say with ... | |
| Tumor Grades | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I was diagnosed for Grade 3 brain tumor in 2005. I got operated and received radiation their after. ... A: Parimal: Tumor and/or cancer grading is a complex thing. The rate of growth, location, ... | |
| "inoperable" Astrocytoma midbrain | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a german born vet living in Sweden. A friend of mine (35) has been diagnosed with an ... A: Jorn: First I apologize for the long wait for my reply. I have been extremely busy with case ... | |
| Brain lesions and mass | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: My 21 year old son who is in the Army stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has had the following ... A: Dawn: While only his primary health care provider can answer your question with accuracy (having ... | |
| Glioblastoma | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: My dad was diag. with Glioblastoma in early August. Had surgery Aug 27, start radiation Sept. 24th ... A: Tricia: Thank you for your question. From what you've described it does sound as if the pain your ... | |
| please help with a answer if u have on ty | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: I went to the doctor for a check up of my MRI report of my head. The doctor told me I had a mass on ... A: Rhonda: Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to report that I am not going to be much help. ... | |
| strokes - brain spots | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: i have a friend 51 year old white male. has unspecified spots on the brain, evidence of several ... A: Mary: I regret to say that my ability to help in this matter is severely limited. Only his ... | |
| brain and lung matastasic cancer | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: my mum has been diagnosed with lung and brain metastatic cancer which is also in her adrenal glands ... A: Jane: I'm deeply sorry to hear the troubled news of your mothers failing health. I'm even more ... | |
| Sign of tumor ???? | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: Recently my daughter had a photo taken which shows red eye in one eye and a strange reflective light ... A: Jean: Thank you for your question. In all my experience and studies of brain tumor cases I have ... | |
| Father diagnosed w/ Metestatic Melenoma in the brain | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: On 10/25 my father was diagnosed wtih Metastatic Melanoma in the brain. It is not concentrated in ... A: Greg: Thank you for your question. Medical assistance begins, as I'm sure you know, on a local ... | |
| GBM IV - rapid changes | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: My mother-in-law has GBM IV. She has had the tumor removed once, underwent radiation and chemo ... A: Phil: Thank you for your question. The speed with which a tumor grows is different in almost all ... | |
| Brain Cancer | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: My uncle was diagnosed last Sept.2006 with GBM grade 4 he went through radiation and was taking ... A: Jennifer: Thank you for your questions. While it saddens me to hear of your uncles suffering it ... | |
| Intermittent Tightening Left side of Head | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: For the last 4-6 weeks I have had these tightening feelings on the left side of my head - there is ... A: Krishna: Thank you for your question. Since this website is for informational purposes only, and ... | |
| headaches | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I am 25 years old. For the past 3 or 4 months I have been getting headaches that come and go on the ... A: Nicole: Thank you for your questions. Are brain tumors hereditary. There is no conclusive ... | |
| brain stem glioma diffuse pontine | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: My mom was a very active 63 yr old who loved exercising and gardening. She was diagnosed in July ... A: Mary: Thank you for your question. This is virtually impossible for me to answer due to not ... | |
| Menigioma / MRI | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with nuerocystercycosis last year. When the MRI was done, a meningioma was ... A: Vishvesh: First, thank you for your question. Second, I'm sorry to hear your mothers diagnosis. ... | |
| life expectancy | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: My father was diagnose with stage a mediastenia lung ca in august 2006. He undergo chemo for 6 ... A: Stanley: Thank you for your question. I'm afraid the answer may not be what you expect. Life ... | |
| possible brain tumor symptons | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: can in anyway brain tumors/cancer cause chronic body pain?? A: Urayna: Thank you for your question. The answer is yes and no. Depending on the tumors location ... | |
| strange pain in brain | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: i have been having these strange pains in my brain for a while now (i think my brain, lol) it is all ... A: Natalie: First. Thank you for your question. I must apologize, however, this website strictly ... | |
| Effects of Scar Tissue resulting from brain surgery | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I had a malignant astrocytoma removed over 20 years ago and continue to have seizures from time to ... A: Terri: Following up to you question concerning scar tissue. The scar tissue in your case was ... | |
| Effects of Scar Tissue resulting from brain surgery | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I had a malignant astrocytoma removed over 20 years ago and continue to have seizures from time to ... A: Terri: Thank you for your question. The answer is yes scar tissue can cause enough disruption in ... | |
| Tumor behind the left ear | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with a tumor behind my left ear. An MRI scan showed that there is a ... A: Dirk: Knowing now that the lesion does in fact involve your arteries my experience would agree ... | |
| brain tumour | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: the past few months i have been experiencing a strange sensation in my left ear like something ... A: My professional advice would be to make an appointment with an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist. ... | |
| Tumor behind the left ear | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with a tumor behind my left ear. An MRI scan showed that there is a ... A: Dirk: Following up to your question, no, in all the studies I have seen and reported cases I have ... | |
| Tumor behind the left ear | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with a tumor behind my left ear. An MRI scan showed that there is a ... A: Dirk: Thank you for your question(s). First, it doesn't sound all bad only because the tumor ... | |
| GRADE 2 ASTROCYTOMA | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: MY SON IS 7 MONTHS OLD AND HE JUST HAD A SURGERY DONE WHERE THEY WERE GOING IN TO " REMOVE" A MASS ... A: The good news is Grade 2 is still considered low grade. The location of the tumor removed is not as ... | |
| Can't Stop Worrying About Brain Tumor | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: For nearly four months now, I've been having dizziness, bad headaches (either in the back of my head ... A: First, thank you for your question, second, I apologize for having taken so long to get back with ... | |
| Astrocytoma | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: My Mom is 62 and until now she has been very active and healthy. She was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with ... A: I'm afraid I can not be a lot of help here. Only her treating Physician and Oncologist have her ... | |
| sister secondary brain cancer from breast | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: My sister was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor last Monday. The tumor was 100% removed on ... A: First, let me say if you're going to receive cancer treatment anywhere, MD Anderson is among the ... | |
| brain tumor? | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I first need to give a little history. For the past 2+ years, Ive had TMJ, which doctors have said. ... A: Mike: Thank you for your question. While I am not a bone, muscle, or joint expert, the good news ... | |
| Melanoma - Brain Lesion | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: My father was diagnosed with Stage III C Melanoma in August of 2005. His primary tumor was in his ... A: Greg: Thank you for your question. Post hoc ergo propter hoc. this Latin phrase means "after ... | |
| Weird Slight Swelling in back of head | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Almost a month ago, i felt a weird pinching headache on the back of my head that lasted for an hour. ... A: Nancy: Thank you for your question, but it seems your treating physician is taking the right steps ... | |
| mri accuracy | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has been expierencing headaches for at least 6 months and has gained about 50 pounds.The ... A: Wanda: The dark spot that was seen on your daughters first MRI could have simply been a shadow, ... | |
| mri accuracy | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has been expierencing headaches for at least 6 months and has gained about 50 pounds.The ... A: Wanda: First, thank you for your question. Second, I may not be understanding your question, so ... | |
| White Matter Lesions | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: My mother was recently diagnosed with "white matter lesions" and "neural cytoma". Her neurologist ... A: first of all, for your questions. Most major hospitals have referral lists, so you can contact any ... | |
| brain tumor | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: MY MOTHER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SMALL CELL CANCER OF THE RIGHT LUNG IN SEPTEMBER LAST YEAR, SHE HAD 3 ... A: Eleanor: Thank you for your question. First, small cell cancer is the most aggressive form, so if ... | |
| Clivus Tumor | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I found out a litle over a year ago that I have a tumor in my clivus. My dr. seems to be very ... A: My first and only suggestion would be to find a new doctor. I know this seems much simpler then it ... | |
| masses found in me | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I just had an MRI done and the reports show that I have 3 masses in the white part of my brain and ... A: I'm sorry Carla, I can not answer your question. "Mass" can refer to any number of things, ... | |
| pressure on leftside of brain... | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: When i lift weights, or do anything that makes me put pressure on things the whole leftside of my ... A: Regie: Thank you for your questions. I apologize, however, based on the detail of symptoms you're ... | |
| cancer of the scalpe | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: my 73yr old father was diagnosed in 2003 with prosrtate cancer his psa was 10.2,(we think he had it ... A: the honesty and detail you've included are important. 1. Most cancer types (i.e., skin, brain, ... | |
| Glioblastoma Multiforme | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: Last year in March, my mother was having small seizers, but were happening a lot, and she was also ... A: Teresa: First, I apologize I could not get back to you sooner, I have been away on business and ... | |
| Glioblastoma Multiforme | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Last year in March, my mother was having small seizers, but were happening a lot, and she was also ... A: First, thank you for your question. Second, while it saddens my heart to hear of your mothers ... | |
| Come and go smptoms | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have been expierencing symptoms of a brain tumor, but my doctor says its my anxiety (wich I have, ... A: Dave: Thank you for your question. The answer is yes, symptoms come and go, appear then fade ... | |
| pressure in left side of head running down neck and shoulder | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: this morning i woke up with my left back side of head swelled and it feels numb and it runs from the ... A: I must be frank and tell you without an examination there is no possible way for me to assess your ... | |
| Brain Tumors | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: Can a maningioma brain tumor becaused by sever blows to the head? Cause My mom was in a bad ... A: I appreciate all the honesty you've included by not leaving out vital details. I must apologize, ... | |
| ringing in ears, eye pressure... | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: I've been having sustained mild ringing in both ears for the past two weeks...last couple days have ... A: First, I apologize I can not give diagnoses on this website. The ailments you're speaking of could ... | |
| inquiry | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: what is the difference betwwen cyst and tumor A: Yousry: Thank you for your question. The difference between a cyst and a tumor is, a cyst is a ... | |
| spot in my bran | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: what does that mean? I have been trying to get a hold of my Dr. at Kaiser and I have not gotten ... A: Martha, Following up to your previous question. First let's give you some definitions to this ... | |
| Migraine or possible brain tumor? | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend (just turned 24) had a throbbing headache located in the left side of her forehead and ... A: Andrew, Thank you for your questions. First, interpret the news as it is. It's vital to not add ... | |
| brain tumor | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: My mother is a 56 year old. She has a malignant brain tumor due to metastasis from the lung. She ... A: Survival rates between cancer patients differs based on several yet equally important medical ... | |
| Brain Lipoma | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I started having migraines in 1998 and since then have gotten worse, I had an MRI of the brain done ... A: First, your Neurologist is absolutely correct. It's not possible to say. Seizures are generally ... | |
| BRAIN TUMOR | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: MY BROTHER AGE 52 JUST HAD SURGERY TO REMOVE A TUMOR IN THE LEFT FRONT LOBE OF THE BRAIN. IT WAS ... A: I am sorry to say however, without knowing your brothers complete medical history, responses to ... | |
| glioblastoma | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: My mother, who is 74 and was in perfect health prior to this, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma. ... A: First, the chances of it being completely eradicated are good (not perfect) but good. Medical ... | |
| Brain Tumors | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: My daughter who had an astrocytoma - Grade II is doing well so far, but the future is unknown. She ... A: The first tumor (age 11) was a low grade cyctic astrocytoma (tumor encapsulated in a cyst). It grew ... | |
| liquid tumor? | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend has been having really bad headaches on the right side of his head and has been havinf ... A: Without being your boyfriends primary health-care provider or treating physician there is ... | |
| astrocytoma | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: My daughter (at the age of 6) was diagnosed with a benign astrocytoma. Very large by the time it was ... A: Is the tumour likely to be malignant versus benign due to recurrence. It's he nature of ... | |
| Breast Cancer Metastasized to Brain | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 years ago. It has since spread to her lung and we have ... A: "wondering if we will go from this semi-normal state to disasterous overnight or if it is always a ... | |
| Final Stages of a Brain Tumor | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: My father is in the final stages of brain cancer. He stopped eating about a week ago and sleeps 95% ... A: First, do all brain tumor patients become comatose? No. Second, how long can a patient live in a ... | |
| What does the fact that doc's are using cytoxin now ,is it last ditch effort so to speak? | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: In November of 2005,my niece was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme tumor. She's had so many ... A: I must say, your nieces case seems like a complicated one. So complicated in fact, that from my ... | |
| secondary brain cancer | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: My Brother inlaw has been diagnosed with cancer. He has 20 brain lesions, 7-10 lung lesions, 2 on ... A: First, are there other treatments available for your brothers cancer? That answer, I'm afraid, is a ... | |
| Sister with GBM - Blank Stares | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: My 51-year old sister has GBM (first diagnosed in January as Grade I - II Astrocytoma, then ... A: Seizures come in different varieties. Petite Mall, Grand Mall, Complex Partial, and others. I do ... | |
| brain tumor? | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: For a while I've been having strange symptoms. About a year ago I started to get headaches, but ... A: Michele, Thank you for your question. If you've not done it already, I would suggest talking to a ... | |
| Occipital Meningioma | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I was just diagnosed with an occipital meningioma after experiencing an episode of partial vision ... A: I would recommend Azhar Awan MD, who specializes in Brain Tumors, Prostate and Breast Cancer. ... | |
| Benign inoperable brain tumor and anger/rage | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: I have (or had) a friend who was diagnosed with an inoperable benign brain tumor which caused ... A: You've asked why is this happening, and while the answer is pretty straight forward, the brain is ... | |
| dnet in 2 years old child | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: We had a car accident last month and due to a normal check (CT scan and MRI) done for my daughter to ... A: First let me say that my best wishes go out to your daughter, yourselves, and all those who suffer ... | |
| head lump | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: I recently was feeling my head, and noticed a medium sized lump on the right side of the top of my ... A: The lump you are feeling on your head may be from several different things and may or may not be ... | |
| astrocytoma grade 2 | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: My brother was just diagnosed with an astrocytoma grade 2 and starts radiation shortly. The tumor ... A: Treatment for a brain tumor will depend upon its size, location and type, as well as a patient's ... | |
| arachnoid cyst | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: Can a brain melanoma be mistaken for an arachnoid cyst on MRI? Thank you. A: A biopsy is the only real way of knowing exactly what type of "abnormal growth" is being seen on an ... | |
| Tumor | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: My brother was dx with GBM (Grade 4) in June of 1999. He never had any seizures to begin with. ... A: Seizures can be caused by several different things actually, that don't have to be directly related ... | |
| brain Tumour | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I had a tumour removed from the right temporal lobe in DEcember 2004. This was followed by ... A: Mr. John Halpin Dear John, thank you for your question, and congradulations on your ... | |
| marijuana effects? | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: I understand using marijuana effects- problem solving, attention span & memory. I read it it is ... A: I apologize, but I am not an expert in the area of brain effects due to drug use. I am an ... | |
| tumors | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: i have been having dizzy spells for the past 5 days it has happened before about 6 months ago i am ... A: Edward, thank you for you question, I am happy to be able to help. Concerning your dizzy spells, ... | |
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