August 18th
Appointment with neurosurgeon to hear the diagnosis from the biopsy. Well differentiated astrocytoma. WHO Grade II. Not operable. Start chemo now and save radiation for later. There is a lot of debate over whether to start radiation immediately with the chemo or to delay it for when (not if) it progresses. I have had two tumor boards review my stuff and both came up with the same indecision. Not sure if that makes be feel better or not. Of course Karl wanted to know worst case for that the doc had seen with somebody in my condition. The answer was grim.. Progression in 6 months and dead in 12 months. He then went on to tell me of 17 and 22 year survivors.
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