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Re: brain tumor
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Re: brain tumor
by CCF MD GS, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF MD GS on September 02, 1998 at 09:24:53:
In Reply to: brain tumor posted by whipple on September 01, 1998 at 22:22:15:
what is the treatment and prognosis for a primary malignant brain tumor
class four
Thansk for the question. The tumor that you are discussing is I assume a grade 4 astrocytoma or as we commonly call it a glioblastoma multiforme. The treatment is somewhat dependent on the tumor location. If surgery is possible then we will do a resection. The surgical site is certain cases can be filled with gliadel which is a type of chemotherapy. At the CCF we also have an experimental tumor vaccine program that requires fresh tumor cells which are taken at the time of surgery. Post surgery radiation therapy is the most common treatment. After that their are a number of experimental protocols around the country but the most common chemotherapy uses BCNU. Additional radiation therapy can also be done with a gamma knife or peacock system. The prognosis is dependent of age at presentation and other medical risk factots and health status. The average life expectancy is listed as arounbd 12 months but this can vary. We do have some long term survivors (>5 yrs) and why some patients do better we do not know. It is a difficult disease but a positive mental attitude is important. If you wish a consult at CCF please call 216 444 5559.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes. Please consult your doctor for diagnostic and treatment options.
In Reply to: brain tumor posted by whipple on September 01, 1998 at 22:22:15:
what is the treatment and prognosis for a primary malignant brain tumor
class four
Thansk for the question. The tumor that you are discussing is I assume a grade 4 astrocytoma or as we commonly call it a glioblastoma multiforme. The treatment is somewhat dependent on the tumor location. If surgery is possible then we will do a resection. The surgical site is certain cases can be filled with gliadel which is a type of chemotherapy. At the CCF we also have an experimental tumor vaccine program that requires fresh tumor cells which are taken at the time of surgery. Post surgery radiation therapy is the most common treatment. After that their are a number of experimental protocols around the country but the most common chemotherapy uses BCNU. Additional radiation therapy can also be done with a gamma knife or peacock system. The prognosis is dependent of age at presentation and other medical risk factots and health status. The average life expectancy is listed as arounbd 12 months but this can vary. We do have some long term survivors (>5 yrs) and why some patients do better we do not know. It is a difficult disease but a positive mental attitude is important. If you wish a consult at CCF please call 216 444 5559.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes. Please consult your doctor for diagnostic and treatment options.
