what are the different grades of brain cancer?how curable is grade 3 brain tumour?
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It is dependent on the type of the tumor, I would think that the doctors have done MRI/CT scan or something to see the location of the tumor, then decide if they can safely remove it, maybe give radiotherapy or chemotherapy before or after the operation. Not all tumors can be removed, it all depends on where it is, but sometimes chemo/radiotherapy can relieve symptoms and so reduce some symptoms that the tumor causes.
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Adult brain tumors are diseases in which cancer (malignant) cells begin to grow in the tissues of the brain. The brain controls memory and learning, senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch), and emotion. It also controls other parts of the body, including muscles, organs, and blood vessels. Tumors that start in the brain are called primary brain tumor.its based on where the tumor is located.
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Standard of care in that situation would be oral steroids (Decadron in pill form along with a medication to block acid secretions in the stomach) and a brief course of whole-brain radiotherapy... unless she is otherwise in such poor condition aside from the brain lesions that they suggest not doing the radiation.\n\nThe textbook answer on median survival (50% still alive) would be:\n\n1 month with no treatment.\n\n2 months with steroids\n\n6 months with whole-brain radiotherapy.\n\nAloha
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Stage III comes from the TNM classification system--and gives information on Tumor size and location, Node involvement, and Metastasis. Dukes C is from another, older classification system and gives generally the same info. These two systems generally correlate. This information is too detailed to go into on this forum, and is best explained by your Colorectal Surgeon anyway.\n\nI'm not quite sure where the above answerer seems to get her info, so why don't you let your surgeon tell you what your options are? You can ask all the questions you want, and together decide the best course of action.\n\nI will say it's serious, and right now if you have been diagnosed with this disease you don't need a "guess" from a non-physician about your treatment and prognosis. You need good information, from an expert. Yahoo Answers won't give you that. The only thing you'll get from answers like the above is anxiety.\n\nNow to cyanne2ak: I'm not sure where you get your info, but alot of it is either inaccurate or incomplete. An answer like what you gave above could be enough to scare this person away from treatment. I hope it doesn't. Delay in treatment, might make a life or death difference. Cancer is scary, and many people don't like to hear half-answers put so bluntly, without all of the facts. Stop googling medical topics and splashing half answers to people who have serious medical problems. Please.
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I work in cancer research, so I know a bit about the statistics.\n\nIt will depend on the stage at diagnosis.  If it's stage I or II, it's possible.  Stage III is unlikely, and stage IV has a very poor prognosis - usually those who are diagnosed at stage IV only have a few months to live.\n\nI hope that this person has had an early diagnosis - cancer is a horrible thing - I wish your friend the best.
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Here's a directory that may guide you to specific sites for various kinds of brain tumors, including Foundations. Was there a specific type of brain tumor Foundation you were looking for?\n\n http://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/Brain_and_CNS/\n\nhttp://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/Brain_and_CNS/Support_Groups/\n\nAmerican Brain Tumor Association\nhttp://hope.abta.org/
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I have not heard anything being cured. It improved research regarding Parkinson's disease, Colonial cancer could be caused by virus, and general cancer cells.
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Testicular cancer can be caused by any type of cell found in the testes, but more than 95% of all cancers are from germ cells. (Germ cells produce sperm. They are not pathogenic; i.e., they are not to be confused with the "germs" (viruses, bacteria) that cause illness.) In general, the remainder of this article discusses germ-cell testicular cancer.\n\nGerm-cell tumors are classified as either seminomas or nonseminomas. Seminomas are slow-growing, immature germ cells. Seminomas, when found, tend to be localized (i.e., only in the testicles), simply because they spread relatively slowly. Nonseminomas, on the other hand, are more-mature germ cells and spread more quickly. (Nonseminomas are classified as one of three or four subtypes; their rate of spread varies somewhat, but they are treated similarly.) When seminomas and nonseminomas are both present (which is not unusual), the cancer is classified as nonseminoma.\n\nA case of testicular cancer is categorized as being in one of three stages (which have subclassifications). Stage one is that in which the cancer remains localized to the testicle. In stage two, the cancer has spread to the nearest lymph nodes, which are small, bean-shaped structures that produce and store infection-fighting cells, in the abdomen. In stage three, the cancer has spread farther, to locations that may include the kidneys, liver, bones, lungs, or brain. The majority of cases are stage 1 when first identified; stage 3 is relatively rare.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicular_cancer
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As the cancer grows, the pressure it places on surrounding structures within the brain increases. This will increase the severity of the symptoms. Depending on the type of cancer it is (whether it's primary or a metastasis), the growth rate will vary. Obviously, faster growing cancers will cause the symptoms your friend is suffering from to increase in severity rather rapidly. Conversely, if the tumor is a slower growing one, your friend can live a relatively functional life for a long period of time.\n\nTherefore what you can expect to see in your friend can be quite variable. Generally speaking, if untreated, her current symptoms will worsen, and new symptoms may appear such as seizures, difficulty walking, loss of vision, memory loss, and personality changes. The usual cause of death in a patient with brain cancer would be respiratory failure.\n\nWith more information, such as the type of cancer (if known), when it was diagnosed, and how the symptoms have progressed over time, I can provide you with a more specific answer.
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There is the possiblity that radiation and/or chemotherapy might slow down the progression, maybe even surgery if the tumor can be reached and is small enough to make the surgery worth while.  Much depends on how invasive the cancer is in the brain and elsewhere in the body.  Sometimes a known metastatic tumor may not have spread elsewhere in it's early detection.  \n\nThere are several different factors to consider.  Can the brain tumor be treated for cure or to prolong quality life?  What other areas has the cancer spread to if any?  The oncologist can give you the best answers of how invasive the cancer is and if there is anything to be done.  The person with the cancer has to make the decision to accept or deny possible treatment based on the information and the prognosis.  The people who love and care about this person should abide by the decisions made.  If the cancer is prognosed terminal in weeks or months, then Hospice at home or in a hospice facility is a wonderful choice for patient and family support.
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Is this for curiosity's sake, or a serious medical question? I only ask because in the latter case it's best to get information directly from the doctor treating the disease. I will say, however, that these things depend on a number of variables. First, do you mean "large small cell tumor?" What stage is it in? Has it metastasized (spread to other organs)? How healthy is the patient? How old?\n\nSmall cell carcinoma is a very aggressive cancer, spreading quickly and not always detected at an early stage. However it is also very responsive to radiation and chemotherapy, making it easier to treat once it's found. If the patient is healthy and able to endure the treatment, once they reach the 2 year mark things are looking good.
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Sorry there really isn't a good answer for that, because all people are different and there is so many types of chemo. Good luck!
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Well, the short answer is that it depends to a large degree on which stage it is caught in.  \n\nI found a link with a ton of information on the subject, including prognosis, symptoms, and treatments.  Here's an excerpt from the prognosis section:\n\nIn recent series, the 5-year patient survival rate varies from 50-80%, with most studies indicating patient survival rates of higher than 70%. Whether the Kadish classification system has a definitive prognostic value is unknown, but stages A and B seem to have a 5-year survival rate of 86% versus 72% for stage C.\n\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic748.htm
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You will find a good explanation on this site.\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_death
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Talk to your Dr. about your prognosis. I do not know any statistics and it depends on the type of Cancer and the stage at which it was found. I will tell you this I worked for an ENT Dr. and I have seen some amazing things happen.  There are many factors involved but the most important is your attitude and how you handle the news, treatment and recovery. I have seen it more than once as a Nurse when the patient gives up, it's the end.  I have seen great prosthetics for the nose, mouth and palate. DON'T GIVE UP!!!\nAsk God to show you what you can learn from this disease, pray, and stay positive.  \n\nGood Luck and God Bless:)
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A grade 3 nasal polyp is just a large polyp (out-pouching of the tissue) that's completely obstructing the nasal cavity. The grade is just a reflection of the size of the polyp, grade 0 being no polyp. If it's just a nasal polyp, it is not cancerous.
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you aren't gonna get brain cancer from one time.  It's not the charging part that causes it, it's the radiation from the phone that can cause brain cancer.  I don't know if it's actually been documented, but people who are on their cell phones 24-7 are at a higher risk for brain cancer than those who only use their cell phones sporadically. \n\nIf you're really worried about it, get a hands-free headset.  That'll help reduce the amount of direct radiation that you get from the phone.  But it's really not that big of a deal; electronic products all give off some sort of radiation.  I guess the biggest concerns are microwaves and cell phones.  But you don't need therapy or intensive help, unless you mean psychiatric help for your hypochondria.