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Subject: Ignorant Primary Carer of Brain Tumor Patient Mother, 73 had 5 sessions or radium treatment for a secondary tumor in the eloquent area of the brain 4 weeks ago. An exceptionally active lady, since treatment she has no energy what so ever. I understand that there would be tiredness but she hardly moves from a chair except to go to lie down. She will not read a book, crochet or even watch t.v. Conversation is too much effort. She has no pain, is a little vague and has difficulty writing her name with any vigor. Is this a normal reaction to radium treatment or do you think she is suffering from a big depression? My heart is breaking. I don't know what to do to help her. We have been on a medical conveyor belt for 7 weeks as one doctor has passed us on to another for the next step in this nightmare. |
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