Question 1

for what length of time can a person with brain cancer go without eating before death?

Accepted Answer

Too many variables: Just the fact that someone has cancer, of the brain or anywhere else, does not necessarily affect the length of time the person could survive without food.  In general, people can live 1-3 months without food but only 1 - 2 weeks without water.

Question 2

what is a good way to deal with my dad's death from brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

I was 33 when my : Father died at 63 of a gbm. I searched for why bad things happened to good people, and then begin to remember, as I do today, my father's wonderful deeds, traits and personality. Losing his abilities before his life was lost, would have been unbearable for him. Knowing we were there for him, during and until the end left us with great solace. I'm proud to be his son, .

Question 3

since my mom's death from brain cancer 5 yrs ago, have become fearful/preoccupied w/health. normal reaction? how do i overcome my fears/preoccupation?

Accepted Answer

Check up: See your doc for a check up and believe what he/she tells you.

Question 4

my mom has brain cancer, more specifically a high grade glioma. she is receiving radiation/chemo. what happens to the dead cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

Removed by glia: In most other tissues, dead cells are removed by macrophages and neutrophils through phagocytosis and release of enzymes.  In the brain the same role is played by microglial cells. The dead cells are broken down by microglia and their constituents released into circulation for reuse by the body.

Question 5

what is brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Usually glioma: There are dozens of different types of malignant tumors (cancers) that arise in the brain. Most often these arise from glial cells (gliomas). They can be managed for a while but are very seldom cured. "Brain cancer" can also refer to cancer from other sites that has spread to the brain.

Question 6

can u die from brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sadly, YES!: Cancers of the brain, be they metastatic (from another part of the body) or primary (arising in the brain) are a frequent cause of death. Tumors like meningioma are almost always benign and are successfully treated surgically.

Question 7

can brain cancer be treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Primary brain tumors can be treated with surgery, radiation (wbxrt or focal therapies such as gamma knife or cyberknife), and/or chemotherapies. Other cancers that have metastasized (spread) to the brain may also be treated.  The prognosis and specific treatment depends on many factors and should be individualized to the patient with a multi-disciplinary team approach.

Question 8

how harmful is brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very: All cancers unless cured will kill the person. Brain cancers are often controllable but usually only for a time. There are a variety of subtypes and you'd do well to find out which is in question. The most common cancer in the brain is actually metastatic lung cancer. If you are dealing with this in your life, you have my sympathy. Best wishes.

Question 9

what is terminal brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Incureable: Any terminal illness is one that cannot be cured regardless of treament.

Question 10

how do you treat brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Brain cancer?: That's like asking, "How do you fix a leak?" Depends on what's leaking &amp; where. There are different kinds of brain "cancer" all with different treatments that also depend on where in tbe brain the "cancer" is located.

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