Posted on 07/19/2017 5:07:46 PM PDT by springwater13
Wish him comfort. My first wife died of melanoma which spread to the brain. I dread than anyone has to suffer that fate.
Is this the same cancer as Ted Kennedy had ?
God bless everyone who works at St.Jude’s.A very special group of people.
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[ BREAKING NEWS: John McCain diagnosed with very aggressive brain cancer after pathology test results
Well that explains a lot of his insane statements and insane positions he has been holding. ]
Oh geeze, i though the exact same thing....
“The kids at St. Jude matter more to me”.
Yes! God bless those children.
McCain should resign and go away.
Yazidi women celebrate tonight.
I never wish cancer on anyone. Very Sad. Must be why he was shorting out.
PING!!!
Article and comments
Thanks, springwater13
John McCain has a brain tumor, the Mayo Clinic and the Arizona Republican’s office announced Wednesday night.
Did I not post here yesterday that I was sure the term “blood clot” was a euphemism for something more sinister? I wonder if this tumor is responsible for McLame’s lunatic behavior for the past several years.
He's not on O'care because unfortunately, he's not required to be. They made themselves exempt from their horrible law.
Glioblastoma
By Mayo Clinic Staff Print
Overview
Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells.
Glioblastoma can occur at any age, but tends to occur more often in older adults. It can cause worsening headaches, nausea, vomiting and seizures.
Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme, can be very difficult to treat and a cure is often not possible. Treatments may slow progression of the cancer and reduce signs and symptoms.
Diagnosis
Tests and procedures used to diagnose glioblastoma include:
Neurological exam. During a neurological exam, your doctor will ask you about your signs and symptoms. He or she may check your vision, hearing, balance, coordination, strength and reflexes. Problems in one or more of these areas may provide clues about the part of your brain that could be affected by a brain tumor.
Imaging tests. Imaging tests can help your doctor determine the location and size of your brain tumor. MRI is often used to diagnose brain tumors, and it may be used along with specialized MRI imaging, such as functional MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Other imaging tests may include CT and positron emission tomography (PET).
Removing a sample of tissue for testing (biopsy). A biopsy can be done with a needle before surgery or during surgery to remove your glioblastoma, depending on your particular situation and the location of your tumor. The sample of suspicious tissue is analyzed in a laboratory to determine the types of cells and their level of aggressiveness.
Specialized tests of the tumor cells can tell your doctor the types of mutations the cells have acquired. This gives your doctor clues about your prognosis and may guide your treatment options.
Treatment
Glioblastoma treatment options include:
Surgery to remove the glioblastoma. Your brain surgeon (neurosurgeon) will work to remove the glioblastoma. The goal is to remove as much of the tumor as possible. But because glioblastoma grows into the normal brain tissue, complete removal isn’t possible. For this reason, most people receive additional treatments after surgery to target the remaining cells.
Radiation therapy. Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams, such as X-rays or protons, to kill cancer cells. During radiation therapy, you lie on a table while a machine moves around you, directing beams to precise points in your brain.
Radiation therapy is usually recommended after surgery and may be combined with chemotherapy. For people who can’t undergo surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy may be used as a primary treatment.
Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. In some cases, thin, circular wafers containing chemotherapy medicine may be placed in your brain during surgery. The wafers dissolve slowly, releasing the medicine and killing cancer cells.
After surgery, the chemotherapy drug temozolomide (Temodar) — taken as a pill — is often used during and after radiation therapy.
Other types of chemotherapy may be recommended if your glioblastoma recurs. These other types of chemotherapy are often administered through a vein in your arm.
Tumor treating fields (TTF) therapy. TTF uses an electrical field to disrupt the tumor cells’ ability to multiply. TTF involves applying adhesive pads to your scalp. The pads are connected to a portable device that generates the electrical field.
TTF is combined with chemotherapy and may be recommended after radiation therapy.
Targeted drug therapy. Targeted drugs focus on specific abnormalities in cancer cells that allow them to grow and thrive. The drugs attack those abnormalities, causing the cancer cells to die.
Bevacizumab (Avastin) targets the signals that glioblastoma cells send to the body that cause new blood vessels to form and deliver blood and nutrients to cancer cells. Bevacizumab may be an option if your glioblastoma recurs or doesn’t respond to other treatments.
Clinical trials. Clinical trials are studies of new treatments. These studies give you a chance to try the latest treatment options, but the risk of side effects may not be known. Ask your doctor whether you might be eligible to participate in a clinical trial.
Supportive (palliative) care. Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. Palliative care specialists work with you, your family and your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support that complements your ongoing care. Palliative care can be used while undergoing other aggressive treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Symptoms
The symptoms of glioma vary by tumor type as well as the tumor’s size, location and rate of growth.
Common signs and symptoms of gliomas include:
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Confusion or a decline in brain function
Memory loss
Personality changes or irritability
Difficulty with balance
Urinary incontinence
Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision
Speech difficulties
Seizures, especially in someone without a history of seizures
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I give him 90 days, tops.
young people die of cancer all the time...babies too....
this man has lived a long life, he's thrown his weight around and been a big shot....
I feel worse for that HS graduate from California who learned he had cancer in his brain died in one week, never having been able to get his diploma and wear his cap and gown....
I'll save my sympathy for him and others like him.
Prayers up, but the old warhorse should have been let out to pasture long ago.
I can hardly wait to read all the responses.
I think you all know my opinion.
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