Brain Tumors Experiences
Trina C.
I’m Trina, and I’m living with Brain Tumors
When I was 35, I was on a business trip to Salt Lake City when I had a Grand Mal seizure. After an “abnormal” CT scan, an MRI, and an evaluation by a Neurosurgeon, I was given the unbelievable news that I had a brain tumor the size of a tennis ball in my right frontal lobe. I flew home to Seatt…
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Chemo Brain
What about “chemo brain”? The foggy feeling, dulled thinking that’s associated with chemo treatment. Have you experienced this, and did your healthcare team address it?
The enclosed article speaks to the research and symptoms of “chemo brain”. Click to read the article
Please post your feedback regarding chemo brain and other side effects you’ve heard about or experienced. Thanks! It helps to share what we learn along the way.
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Tips & Suggestions
Before starting chemotherapy
Have your teeth cleaned and take care of any cavities before you start chemotherapy. Ask your dentist how to care for your teeth while undergoing treatment.
What is a brain tumor?
An adult brain tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the brain.
There are many types of brain and spinal cord tumors. The tumors are formed by the abnormal growth of cells and may begin in different parts of the brain or spinal cord. Together, the brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS).
The tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Benign brain tumors grow and press on nearby areas of the brain. They rarely spread into other tissues and may recur (come back). Malignant brain tumors are likely to grow quickly and spread into other brain tissue. When a tumor grows into or presses on an area of the brain, it may keep that part of the brain from working the way it should. Both benign and malignant brain tumors can cause symptoms and, sometimes, death.
Brain tumors can occur in both adults and children. However, treatment for children may be different than treatment for adults.
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