what is the prognosis of malignant cerebellar astrocytoma in a child aging 11 years ??
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With well-differentiated astrocytomas, the symptoms may remain static or progress only slowly over a number of years, with a mean survival of more than 5 years. Eventually, however, patients usually have more rapid clinical deterioration that is generally correlated with the appearance of anaplastic features and more rapid growth of the tumor. The prognosis for patients with glioblastoma is very poor. With current treatment, consisting of resection when feasible together with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the mean length of survival after diagnosis is only 8 to 10 months; fewer than 10% of patients are alive after 2 years. Survival is substantially shorter in older patients.\n\n-random physician
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It depends on the type of tumor, her spirit and her Dr's. My wife suffered from a Glioblastoma Multiforme, a Grade IV tumor. Many Dr's continue to use the same treatments that were available in the 70's. If they did not work then, they do not work now.\n\nYour friend should immediately try to get in touch with someone from the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, they are considered the best in the world and have saved my wife's life.\n\nhttp://cancer.duke.edu/btc/\nhttp://cancer.duke.edu/btc/Treatment/PatientReferralInfo.asp
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So basically, your child has just been diagnosed with a neoplasm and you're thinking about suing the doctor presumably  for economic purposes. wow.\n\n////\n\nTo reply again: you're saying they misdiagnosed.  have you referred the child to another pool of doctors who drew another diagnose? is there no paraclinical evidence (cat,  rm scans, biopsing, etc) to back the original diagnosis?\n\nbasically, you're saying the neurologist drew the diagnosis out of thin air.
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I think it depends on what stage it is at.  You should check with a doctor though.  Also, it depends a lot on diet and current health of the individual...as well as personal internal attitude.  I knew someone who had multiple myaloma (cancer of the bone marrow) and the normal term for that is supposed to be six months....she lived for three years beyond that!  She was always positive about life though and went about it with lots of energy until her last days.  And she was older than 35 -- she was 57 when she died.
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I don't know myself but I did a little research and this website should offer some helpful links, or hopefully point you in the right direction:\n\nhttp://www.cancernews.com/support.html\n\nIt must be so hard for you right now, but take heart in your granddaughter's love, and know that your daughter lives on through your memories of her.\n\nKind Wishes being sent your way
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I suggest having a talk with a few doctors about this.  It is always good to get a second and sometimes a third opinion regarding matters such as these.  I don't know much about cancer, but I feel for you having such a large decision to make at such a young age.  DO the research on survival rates after both types of surgery, talk to a few doctors, and go with your gut decision.  Good luck.
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I doubt you are going to devine an answer to such a complicated issue on this or any forum.  First of all no one can predict the future.  Secondly the child apparently hasn't yet been diagnosed completely.  Instead of fishing around for answers that no one can possibly provide, offer your complete support to the family both the parents and children there in.\nThese questions serve no good purpose and as I mentioned aren't going to yield palpable answers.
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I've checked it out and cant find that specific answer, but i've found that out of 10 people diagnosed with cancer, only ONE will survive for a max of 5 years.\n\nIts the most Lethal worldwide, claiming over 3 million people a year.\n\nRead more about it in the source link ---->
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Yes, it does seem that the majority of pediatric brain tumours occur in children between 5 and 8 years of age. In most cases, there is no clear cause, and it is also very difficult to predict which children will get brain tumours in the general population. The link below provides reputable information about prevalence of brain tumours in children (Canadian stats), and reviews some of the current information available about possible causal factors. Hope this helps.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you.  My mother went through this and when we believed it got to the brain I think it was about a few weeks.  She just went downhill and then all her pain and suffering was over.  I wish nothing but the best outcome, however, to be completely honest it doesn't sound good.  God Bless
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Take a look at the websites below for more information. I can decode some of that for you. I can't tell you how serious it is...you need to find a doctor who will talk to you and explain things. \n\nLeiomyosarcoma is a rare cancer that affects smooth muscles. Low to intermediate grade is not as bad as advanced, so that part sounds positive. Focal necrosis means there is a part of the tissue sample that shows cells that are dying. I can't tell you what that means in the overall picture. The mitotic count is a measure of how many cells in the sample are dividing. HPF means high power field. I'm taking this to mean that when they looked under a high power microscope, 2-3 out of 10 cells were dividing. I can't give you a reference number for what is normal, but in general, more cells dividing would indicate the tumor is growing faster than a low number. \n\nImmunohistochemistry means staining the cells in the sample with markers to see what kind of cells they are. CD34 is a marker for undifferentiated cells. S-100 is another marker, but I can't tell you exactly what it indicates. The presence or absence of markers can mean either good or bad news, but I don't know exactly how these are used here and I don't want to guess.\n\nThat doesn't really answer your questions, because you really need a doctor who knows this case to tell you what to expect. I hope that makes it a little less mysterious, but I'm afraid it's not much help. It makes me sad to think that someone would just hand you this report and not give you some help in understanding what is going on. Sometimes hospitals have a social worker who is there to translate the medical jargon into things you really want and need to know. Ask if there is someone like this. I hope it's a good outcome. Good luck.
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I know you are only looking for professional medical opinions, but I think I can help. It is important to get a CT scan, an MRI or PET if your doctor thinks it would be better. Also an EEG, sleeping and awake could be helpful. There is a slim possibity that a tumor or anurism could form in two years time, even with a neuroligist near by. If your nero does not take your concerns seiously, consiter getting a second oppinion. I have seen four different neuros, switching for different reasons. The fear of the unknown is severe, so be sure to get an answer and consiter joining a support group even if you are completly healthy. The return of symptoms after a reprieve is horific, I know from experience, but keep up hope.
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Sorry for your husband's prognosis. Here is a site that might help direct you. All my best.\n\nhttp://www.abanet.org/aging/toolkit/
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I have heard that she has cancer. I'm not sure what type but that is what has been going around. Whatever it is, I hope she gets better. That's seems like too much pain for a parent to bear.
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Signs and Symptoms of Brain Cancer\n\nA brain tumor can obstruct the flow of cerebrosinal fluid (CSF), which results in the accumulation of CSF (hydrocephalus) and increased intracranial pressure (IICP). Nausea, vomiting, and headaches are common symptoms.\n\nBrain tumors can damage vital neurological pathways and invade and compress brain tissue. Symptoms usually develop over time and their characteristics depend on the location and size of the tumor. A brain tumor in the frontal lobe may cause the following:\n\n    * Behavioral and emotional changes\n    * Impaired judgment\n    * Impaired sense of smell\n    * Memory loss\n    * Paralysis on one side of the body (hemiplegia)\n    * Reduced mental capacity (cognitive function)\n    * Vision loss and inflammation of the optic nerve (papilledema) \n\nA tumor located in both the right and left hemispheres of the frontal lobe often cause behavioral changes, cognitive changes, and a clumsy, uncoordinated gait.\n\nA tumor in the parietal lobe may cause the following symptoms:\n\n    * Impaired speech\n    * Inability to write\n    * Lack of recognition\n    * Seizures\n    * Spatial disorders \n\nVision loss in one or both eyes and seizures may result from a tumor located in the occipital lobe.\n\nTumors that develop in the temporal lobe are often asymptomatic (i.e., without symptoms), but some may cause impaired speech and seizures.\n\nA tumor in the brainstem may produce the following symptoms:\n\n    * Behavioral and emotional changes (e.g., irritability)\n    * Difficulty speaking and swallowing\n    * Drowsiness\n    * Headache, especially in the morning\n    * Hearing loss\n    * Muscle weakness on one side of the face (e.g., head tilt, crooked smile)\n    * Muscle weakness on one side of the body (i.e., hemiparesis)\n    * Uncoordinated gait\n    * Vision loss, drooping eyelid (i.e., ptosis) or crossed eyes (i.e., strabismus)\n    * Vomiting \n\nEpendymoma originates in the lining of the ventricles and the spinal canal and may damage cranial nerves. When this happens, hydrocephalus, stiff neck, head tilt, and weakness may result.\n\nSymptoms produced by a tumor of the meninges (meningioma) depend on which area of the brain is being compressed. They include:\n\n    * Headache\n    * Hearing loss\n    * Impaired speech (i.e., dysphasia)\n    * Incontinence\n    * Mental and emotional changes (e.g., indifference, disinhibition)\n    * Prolonged drowsiness (somnolence)\n    * Seizures\n    * Vision loss \n\nA tumor located in the pituitary gland (i.e., pituitary adenoma) may increase the secretion of hormones and cause discontinuation of menstruation (i.e., amenorrhea) and excess secretion of milk (i.e., galactorrhea) in women. Impotence may occur in men.\n\nMetastatic brain cancer tends to invade the brain tissue indiscriminately. Some symptoms include the following:\n\n    * Bleeding\n    * Headache\n    * Impaired mental function\n    * Motor dysfunction\n    * Nausea\n    * Seizures\n    * Swelling\n    * Vomiting \n\nComplications Drastic and sometimes life-threatening complications can develop with brain cancer.\n\n    * Obstructed flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the third ventricle may cause sudden death.\n    * Cerebral hernia is a progressive, fatal condition in which the brain is forced through an opening in the skull.\n    * Hemorrhagic stroke produces sudden loss of vision and/or speech, unconsciousness, and paralysis.
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Hi There\n\nHere are some ideas to consider healing your issue. A lot of info here, but worth reading. The Incuralbles program would be the most beneficial for long term. #10 and #16\n\nBrain Tumors: The most common tumors of the brain are the meningiomas, derived from the coverings of the brain, and the gliomas. Sarcomas and cancers do occur but are almost always derived from tumors in other parts of the body, for example, the breast and the bowel. Tumors of any size and duration produce certain general symptoms indicative of an increase in the intra cranial pressure, namely, headache, vomiting and optic neuritis or swelling of the optic nerve just as it enters the eyeball. Dizziness is another common symptom, and in the late stages mental changes may occur. In tumors of the frontal lobe mental changes are sometimes the earliest indication of the disease process. Tumors of the temporal lobe often produce a dreamy state, sometimes associated with hallucinations of smell. The position of the tumor may often be determined by noting the muscular and sensory abnormalities of various parts of the body and correlating the findings with what is known regarding the localization of function in the brain." \n\nThe brain must be properly nourished and kept free of inorganic materials that can cause this tremendous organ to malfunction. \n\nCause \nThe inability to eliminate unhealthy material. \n\nHundreds of women have wondered why they have tumors and cysts in their bodies. The cause, according to Dr. Christopher, is potassium deficiency. When a patient takes plenty of potassium foods (not supplements) you can remove the cause of the cysts and tumors. Other foods, which are lower in potassium, must not be increased when you are trying to increase the potassium in the system. When patients go on the three-day cleanse and mucusless diet and take the female corrective formulas [Nu Fem], they receive nourishment which is high in potassium. Miraculous things happen to them. For even faster results, you can add to each cup of herb tea six to ten drops of elderberry tincture or six to ten drops of black walnut tincture, both of which are extremely high in potassium. \n\nCysts and tumors are like leeches, but they stay in places where there is a body deficiency. As soon as the body is balanced and well, the cysts and tumors have to go, because the material is too healthy for them to live on. \n\nThis is why so many patients brought Dr. Christopher cysts and tumors in various sizes that they had expelled from their bodies. There is not enough food, in the form of dying or deficient body materials, so they just decide to leave. \n\nThere are several ways to receive your potassium. Dr. Bernard Jensen sells a potassium broth made from dehydrated vegetables. Dr. Bronner makes a similar, excellent product. You can also make your own potassium broth by simmering equal parts of red potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, and herbs to taste. Raw vegetable and fruit juices also flood the system with potassium. \n\nWhen cysts or tumors grow in places where they can be seen outside the body, often we react by having them cut out. This defeats healing by working on the effect instead of the cause. You can cut cysts out, tumors off, and burn warts off (which are also a potassium deficiency), or get rid of as many moles as you wish, but unless you go to the cause, they will grow back again, and you may end up with as many or more cysts, tumors, moles as before. Different signs of potassium deficiency will keep popping out on the body because the condition that needs correcting is on the inside. You have to go into the cause, Dr. Christopher always insisted, which is the way we have been eating. \n\nHerbal Aids \n1.General Instructions: Rebuild tissue so the body can slough off the tumor accumulation. This is done by toning the body generally with alternatives. \n\n2.Scrofulous Tumor: See formula using plantain leaves, fumitory herb, yellow dock root, white r
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it really varies.. there is a couple in my congregation that had a daughter (Abigail) with Spina Bifida and she only lived 3 1/2 years.. i was reading a story online and there was a 82 year old man that had spina bifida, so you really can't put a number on it.. i think it depends on the severity of the condition..