Just wanted to welcome you to this forum although wish it wasn't for this
reason. You are from my neck of the woods--fairly close. I'm from Everest Ks- 20
miles west of Atchison, KS. My very best girlfriend grew up in Albany, MO and
I've gone there with her several times. Some of the more
knowlegable members will give you the info you are seeking but all of us
will offer you our support and prayers. This hard journey is definitely made
somewhat easier with friends and support. Keep us
posted. With Love & Prayers Pat
Kimmi-KS
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2000 7:51
PM
Subject: [MOL] GBM 4
In September 2000,
my 64 year old mother in law had a craniotomy removing a 5 centimeter
tumor from the left side of her brain--it has been diagnosed as GBM 4.
She will commence radiation treatments in two weeks. She has lived
a risk free life--non-smoking, non-drinking. Had breast cancer last
year, with a total mastectomy (left) with chemotherapy ending in February,
2000.
We have not received a
formal prognosis--she meets with her oncologist on Oct 19th, however, we know
BGM 4 has been defined as 'uniformly terminal' for all age groups and life
expectancy beyond 2 years for her age group is less than 5%.
Looking for alternative
treatment options or any promising new treatments that might give more
hope.
Jim
Eldridge
Kearney,
Missouri
