Jeff241's Journey with Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults
Spouse/Partner: Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults
Patient Info: Receiving hospice or palliative care, Diagnosed: almost 11 years ago, Male, Age: 71
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Became severly disabled
Oh No
After finding numerous cancerous tumors in the brain, only option given us was whole brain radiation which left me physically and mentally impaired. Could not drive or reason as a normal person reasons. Very low socres on conitive tests. Still, I was able to function minimally and at least get around.
Cancer is back/Recurred
Oh No
Seven months after first diaganosis and having taken a round of chemo drup Temodar, a new tumot discovered on base of skull indicating chemo failed. Oncology Doctor said radiation again, but that it should not affect my abilities further. Shortly after this last treatment I began to fall, was unable to get out of bed and am paralysed on the left side. Am bedridden and spouse had to quit work to become full time caregiver. This is very difficult for both of us as I am practically a "vegetable."