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Hello ,
your mother is suffering from anaplastic astrocytoma grade 3 left frontal tumor post-op f/b post chemoradiation. On f/u she is on t.encorate 500 mg an antiepileptic drug. Recent mri brain shows local recurrence after 2 years gap but I want to know the size, site of recurrence. To discuss about the treatment. I'm unable to see your dicom files.

Hi,
well your mutational status is unique and it predict good response to the therapy.
Hope you have a quick recovery.

Hello.
Grade 4 tumor. I believe that you are talking about glioblastoma.
Opinion on this will need proper histopath report of initial specimen. As well as fresh scan report to be seen.
I would like to know only brand is changed or active medication is also changed for him.

Low platelets and WBC counts are a part of RT and we cannot stop therapy and the therefore the side effect of platelet falling

Dear , I am sorry that your brother and you are going through such difficult times. Ihe is being treated at a good hospital. However, it cannot hurt to take a second opinion. Chemotherapy can help some cases, but depends on the condition of the patient. There are new drugs in the market like temozolomide. You may discuss chemotherapy with your doctor.
In the event that no further cure is possible, palliative care is always an option. This can help bring relief to many of the symptoms your br...more

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Grading of brain cancer is entirely different as compared to the staging of other cancers in the body. Cancer in the breast, lung, colon etc. are staged depending on the possible spread, location of a tumor and lymph node involvement etc. However, brain tumors are graded based on the aggressiveness of the tumor cells under a microscope. The resect ability and the grade of the tumor cells guide a doctor on the treatment decisions. The decision of a brain surgery depends on factors such as the loc...more