Recovery from a Cerebellar Pilocytic Astrocytoma Resection

This is my daughter, Christina who had a large brain tumor (pilocytic astrocytoma) removed from her cerebellum on Oct 25, 2010. She had to relearn how to talk, swallow, eat, and walk. Her recovery will continue but this is what she is doing at 6 months post op. She is an inspiration to many.

This is my daughter, Christina who had a large brain tumor (pilocytic astrocytoma) removed from her cerebellum on Oct 25, 2010. She had to relearn how to talk, swallow, eat, and walk. Her recovery will continue but this is what she is doing at 6 months post op. She is an inspiration to many.

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Brain tumors - astrocytomas

Astrocytomas are the most common primary brain tumor in Adults

Astrocytomas are the most common primary brain tumor in Adults

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Brenda's Story - Surviving a brain tumor

A message of hope from the survivor of a grade 3 brain tumor (anaplastic astrocytoma) UPDATE: December 2012 - 5 YEARS! Brenda and I just wanted to let everyone know that recently she became a 5 year survivor! And on top of that, she decided to finally take her surgeon's advice and get her MRI's done yearly now instead of every 6 months. Even though Brenda has done really well in the past five years, she struggles at times; especially since the passing of her sister almost a year ago (to a similar brain tumor). We really wish that Paula was here to celebrate 5 years with us but we know that she is smiling down on Brenda and encouraging her to strive to stay well. I am very proud of the hard work Brenda has put in to be here 5 years later and thankful that she can be here to share this with all of us. UPDATE: April 2013 - Well over 5 years and still stable and unchanged! We are very happy :) UPDATE: May 2012 - 4 and a half years and still going strong!!! UPDATE2! Update - April 2011 - It's been more than 3 years now, and Brenda is still doing well and has stable and unchanged MRI scan, no sign of any tumor activity! UPDATE: Be sure to see her 2 year update here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YhxKdsIPqo Support sites: Cancer Recovery http://www.cancerrecovery.org American Brain Tumor Association http://www.abta.org/ National Brain Tumor Association http://www.braintumor.org/ Wellness Community (support Groups) http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/ Financial Resources: http://www.braintumor.org/patients-family-friends/resources/financial-in...

A message of hope from the survivor of a grade 3 brain tumor (anaplastic astrocytoma) UPDATE: December 2012 - 5 YEARS! Brenda and I just wanted to let everyone know that recently she became a 5 year survivor! And on top of that, she decided to finally take her surgeon's advice and get her MRI's done yearly now instead of every 6 months. Even though Brenda has done really well in the past five years, she struggles at times; especially since the passing of her sister almost a year ago (to a similar brain tumor). We really wish that Paula was here to celebrate 5 years with us but we know that she is smiling down on Brenda and encouraging her to strive to stay well. I am very proud of the hard work Brenda has put in to be here 5 years later and thankful that she can be here to share this with all of us. UPDATE: April 2013 - Well over 5 years and still stable and unchanged! We are very happy :) UPDATE: May 2012 - 4 and a half years and still going strong!!! UPDATE2! Update - April 2011 - It's been more than 3 years now, and Brenda is still doing well and has

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Types of Brain tumors

Gliomas, glioblastoma, astrocytomas, medulloblastoma, oligodendroglioma

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Gliomas, glioblastoma, astrocytomas, medulloblastoma, oligodendroglioma

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Surgery of Brainstem Glioma, Glioma del Tronco Encefálico (Thrace-Greece)

Microsurgical resection of an intrinsic brainstem astrocytoma. Democritus University of Thrace Medical School, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Department of Neurosurgery. GR-68100, Alexandroupolis, Thrace, Greece. Head: Assoc. Prof. Theodossios A. Birbilis MD, PhD. Μικροχειρουγική αφαίρεση όγκου στελέχους. Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αλεξανδρούπολης, Νευροχειρουργική Κλινική Δ.Π.Θ., Διευθυντής: Αναπλ. Καθηγ. Θ. Μπιρμπίλης Tratamiento quirúrgico de la glioma del tronco encefálico Mikrochirurgische Resektion eines endophytischen Hirnstamastrozytoms. Democritus-Universität Thrakien Medizinische Hochschule, Universitätsklinikum von Alexandroupolis, Klinik für Neurochirurgie. GR-68100, Alexandroupolis, Thrakien, Griechenland. Direktor: Prof. Dr.med. A. Theodossios Birbilis . Traitement chirurgical du gliome du tronc cérébral Хирургическое лечение глиомы ствола мозга Rezectie microchirurgicala a unui astrocitom al trunchiului cerebral intrinsec. Democritus Universitatea din Tracia, Facultatea de Medicina, Spitalul Universitar din Alexandroupolis, Catedra de Neurochirurgie. GR-68100, Alexandroupolis, Tracia, Grecia. Șeful: Conf. univ. Dr. Theodossios A. Birbilis. Resezione microchirurgica di un tronco encefalico astrocitoma intrinseca. Università Democritus di Tracia , Medicina, Ospedale Universitario di Alexandroupolis, Dipartimento di Neurochirurgia. GR-68100, Alexandroupolis, Tracia, Grecia. Responsabile: . Prof. Theodossios A. Birbilis MD, PhD.

Microsurgical resection of an intrinsic brainstem astrocytoma. Democritus University of Thrace Medical School, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Department of Neurosurgery. GR-68100, Alexandroupolis, Thrace, Greece. Head: Assoc. Prof. Theodossios A. Birbilis MD, PhD. Μικροχειρουγική αφαίρεση όγκου στελέχους. Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αλεξανδρούπολης, Νευροχειρουργική Κλινική Δ.Π.Θ., Διευθυντής: Αναπλ. Καθηγ. Θ. Μπιρμπίλης Tratamiento quirúrgico de la glioma del tronco encefálico Mikrochirurgische Resektion eines endophytischen Hirnstamastrozytoms. Democritus-Universität Thrakien Medizinische Hochschule, Universitätsklinikum von Alexandroupolis, Klinik für Neurochirurgie. GR-68100, Alexandroupolis, Thrakien, Griechenland. Direktor: Prof. Dr.med. A. Theodossios Birbilis . Traitement chirurgical du gliome du tronc cérébral Хирургическое лечение глиомы ствола мозга Rezectie microchirurgicala a unui astrocitom al trunchiului cerebral intrinsec. Democritus Universitatea din Tracia, Facultatea de Medicina, Spitalul Universitar din Alexandroupolis, Catedra de Neurochirurgie.

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Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment Options - Hyperthermia - Real Story - Bladder Cancer

(Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment Options) (Hyperthermia)-Real Story of a Bladder Cancer patient http://thecuretocancersummit.com/dap/a/?a=1880 A Bladder cancer patient who after receiving other alternative therapies that failed, was offered surgery, chemotherapy, and conventional high radiation: "I refused them because I had friends who die not from the cancer but from the chemotherapy, radiation or surgery". He found Valley Cancer Institute and received Hyperthermia combined with low radiation dose, and after 5 1/2 months went back home cancer free! _______________________________________ The reason I came to the institute is, two years ago, i was diagnosed with bladder cancer, and I went through two courses of BCG treatment. They did a biopsy and still found cancer, so I repeated again for six weeks, repeated the test at the end, and they still found cancer, only now the cancer they found was more serious. It couldn't be treated by BCG. I went to another neurologist. The first the he did was send me to a CAT scan. In the CAT scan, we saw in the ball at the bottom, it had a huge tumor. So he told me that the only thing that they could do would be to remove my bladder, and I would wear a bag on my side for the rest of my life. He also offered me chemotherapy, but I've had friends who've gone through chemotherapy and died. He offered me radiation, and I've had friends who had to have treatment for the burns from the radiation. And then he told me that the surgery, was only a 50/50 chance of coming out of it without cancer. I asked him how long I would have to live if I did nothing, and he said two years. After I thought about it for a few days, I called him back and said, I think I'll take the last alternative, because I'm more concerned with the quality of my life than the length of my life." Just by chance, a friend of mine that I've known for 35 years, who knew that I was being treated for cancer, and was just calling me to find out how it was going, so I told him what I just told he. He said, 'I'm going to make a call, and I'll call you right back.' That's all he said to me. So he called me back in maybe half an hour. He gave me the name of a doctor, and a telephone number. He said, 'I talked to this doctor, he's a friend of mine, I've known him almost as long as I've known you. I want you to call him, he's expecting your call tomorrow at 10:00. His name is Wolfstein.' So I called him, and I told him everything I just told you. And he said, four words to me. I'll never forget it. He said: "I can help you." He didn't say he was going to take out my bladder. He didn't say he was going to give me any horrible radiation or chemotherapy. He told me all about what you guys do here. He told me about the hyperthermia, he told me about the IMRT, he told me none of it would kill me. And that he felt that there was a very, very good chance that I would be out of here, cured, minimum three months, maximum, six. Well he missed the six months by two weeks, I'm leaving two weeks early. http://youtu.be/PsA433Gi8Mk __________________________________ Alternative Cancer Treatments Home Page (the Cancer Tutor Website) · Cancer Alternative cancer treatments can easily cure newly diagnosed cancer patients in the vast majority of cases. However, giving those who have had orthodox ... http://www.cancertutor.com Alternative cancer treatments: 11 alternative treatments worth a ... Alternative cancer treatments may help you cope with cancer treatment side effects. http://mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-treatment/CM00002 New Hope Medical provides alternative cancer treatments · Cancer New Hope Medical Center alternative treatment strategy is one of the most comprehensive cancer treatments. http://www.newhopemedicalcenter.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJAK7zuw_0M http://co-creativesynergy.com Bladder Cancer — Diagnosis and Treatment Options at Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/bladder-cancer/ Bladder cancer Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and bladder cancer treatment options at Mayo Clinic. Bladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/bladder/Patient/page1 Jump to Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment ...‎: Treatment options depend on the stage of bladder cancer. Back to .. . Bladder cancer is a disease Bladder Cancer Treatment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/bladder/Patient/page4 Recurrent Bladder Cancer. Treatment Option Overview. Treatment Options by Stage · Treatment Options for Recurrent Bladder Cancer ... https://docs.google.com/document/d/13muOOjKTkBzeBT9R31dv4Rl5fCEK7cgsKVFe... Bladder Cancer Symptoms, Treatment Options, Prognosis and ... http://www.medicinenet.com/bladder_cancer/article.htm › bladder cancer index What is transurethral surgery or "TURBT" for bladder cancer? What is the treatment ... bladder cancer? What is the treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer?

(Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment Options) (Hyperthermia)-Real Story of a Bladder Cancer patient http://thecuretocancersummit.com/dap/a/?a=1880 A Bladder cancer patient who after receiving other alternative therapies that failed, was offered surgery, chemotherapy, and conventional high radiation: "I refused them because I had friends who die not from the cancer but from the chemotherapy, radiation or surgery". He found Valley Cancer Institute and received Hyperthermia combined with low radiation dose, and after 5 1/2 months went back home cancer free! _______________________________________ The reason I came to the institute is, two years ago, i was diagnosed with bladder cancer, and I went through two courses of BCG treatment. They did a biopsy and still found cancer, so I repeated again for six weeks, repeated the test at the end, and they still found cancer, only now the cancer they found was more serious. It couldn't be treated by BCG. I went to another neurologist. The first the he did was send me to a

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