Non-malignant tumors
Mom has a brain tumor in her right temperal lobe surgery tomorrow.
- By Jdsong · New reply May 7, 2013
- 6 replies
- My mother is 76 years old. We had a biopsy done and at that time choose not to remove the tumor. We wanted to see what the biospy said before moving forward. Now 2 months later and several set backs she ...
Great news
- By LTS · New reply April 30, 2013
- 12 replies
- Saw NS for second appointment. Remain on W&W . Scan next January,Unless symptoms. EEG shows no seizures Huray. LTS ...
Lipoma/Brain tumor
- By glow1234 · New reply April 9, 2013
- 5 replies
- Its hard to understand exactly what a lipoma in the brain causes. I read information about it and its described as if it doesn't cause any problems. Lately its because causing like triggers or what I ...
Understanding Non-Malignant Brain Tumors
- By ABTA_Jillann · New reply March 13, 2013
- 14 replies
- Don't forget to register for our free webinar, Understanding Non-Malignant Brain Tumors, on Wednesday, November 28 at 1:30 p.m. CST. Click here to register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/21 5695734 ...
Frequent Brain Tumors
- By ASH_SJ · New reply January 9, 2013
- 5 replies
- My father is 78 and has undergone approximately 5 operations and one gamma knife procedure over the last 18 years to remove brain tumors. Each period between between operations has gotten shorter and ...
Don't Forget to Register
- By ABTA_Jillann · New reply November 21, 2012
- 2 replies
- Register for “Understanding Non-Malignant Brain Tumors,” part of the free ABTA webinar series, on Wed., Nov. 28 at 1:30 p.m. CT. The session is being presented by Joon Uhm, M.D., assistant professor of ...
Are you treated like your a hazarded because of your tumor?
- By loneranger444 · New reply November 21, 2012
- 34 replies
- I am on my forth tumor. I had try to as normal as possible after having my first one. But people act like I'm a treat to community and everyone because of my tumor. From employment to just people think ...
The ABTA Presents: Understanding Non-Malignant Brain Tumors Webinar
- By ABTA_Jillann · New reply November 20, 2012
- 4 replies
- Even though a benign brain tumor is not cancerous, the diagnosis can result in damaged brain tissue from the tumor itself and/or the treatment which typically involves surgery and sometimes radiation ...
help
- By jojoekerns · New reply November 19, 2012
- 1 reply
- what can be done with the barin stem ..........can there be a shunt be put in to make the person eyes open pease help Joe K jojoekerns@aol.com ...
DVA
- By ladyj56 · New reply November 12, 2012
- 1 reply
- HI i have been struggling with this brain tumor for a few yrs now... doc keeps saying lets wait and see if it takes a stand it is on the occicipital lobe now measures 1.9x1.7x1.8 near stable and a new ...
It's still There
- By shrimpy · New reply October 17, 2012
- 8 replies
- I have had a Meningoms Tumor for 12 years. I had it removed and it grew back in less than 6 weeks. I've done chemo and radation ( please pardon bad spelling) and for the last 6 years I've been on Temodar ...
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