Does anyone survive stage 4 brain cancer

Some things seem like a dream to me, as if I was floating above watching my life unfold beneath me. Other memories are so vivid that I am instantly brought back to the time and place, and I can recollect the smallest details. After my glioblastoma diagnosis, I was extremely hopeful, yet realistic. I had every medical advantage for a person diagnosed with brain cancer: one of the best neurosurgeons in the country, Dr. But I still knew that it was possible, or more than highly likely, that I would have a recurrence.

My tumor returned less than a year after my initial diagnosis, and my life changed the moment I stepped out of MD Anderson after my second surgery. Even if it meant multiple recurrences and craniotomies, I would fight as long as possible for my husband, my daughter, my family and my friends. After a few years passed with no more recurrences, I felt foolish for not taking full advantage of being a young, healthy cancer survivor.

I also ran two half-marathons and completed my first full marathon in January And, most importantly, I made wonderful memories with my family and friends. I saw ancient Mayan Ruins, played in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean, explored incredible caverns and visited Disney World twice. I sometimes feel uncomfortable sharing my experience. There was a large tumor on my frontal lobe. It was in that office that my life changed.

I had limited time. There were only a few days to prepare for surgery. Divine intervention came in the form of friends and family who rallied to help find a neurosurgeon.

When Dr. We did not accept this. While still completing standard of care, which is radiation and chemo, my family set out to find help and did so through a double-blind study at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida; while it offered hope, the treatment hurt so badly I almost quit. I felt defeated and needed strength to continue with the trial. I prayed and prayed and prayed; slowly, I noticed an improved quality of life. The survival rates for those 65 or older are generally lower than the rates for the ages listed below.

These numbers are for some of the more common types of brain and spinal cord tumors. Accurate numbers are not readily available for all types of tumors, often because they are rare or are hard to classify. Thoughtful Gifts for Cancer Patients Comments are closed. Contact Us All American Hospice. Email: info myallamericanhospice.

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