Deb's 5th cycle of chemotherapy now complete. This time when taking the chemo she felt sicker and on one day was actually physically sick. She has also had some random symptoms which maybe related to the tumours or maybe not. These include sharp pains in one ear, weakness in her left leg and eczema on one arm.
We did not see a consultant today but Claire the Clinical Nurse Specialist. The results from Deb's blood test were good and she was prescribed her next course of chemotherapy.
We discussed why Deb's tumour was so slow growing compared to other glioblastomas. Tumours are named after the cell they developed from. Deb's tumour arose from a glial cell in the brain and is therefore called a glioma. Most gliomas have rapid growth, spread and recurrence but some are less aggressive. Apparently what is more important is not where the tumours first formed but what type of genetic mutation caused them to form. Deb may well have one of these lower grade gliomas and that is why she is doing so well.
Deb's next appointment will be in a month's time when she will have an MRI scan before seeing the consultant.
Monday, 6 February 2017
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