We received good news on Tuesday. Roberts weekly blood levels all went up. Robert continues to feel good. As we enter into this Thanksgiving, we are thankful for so many things. Friends and family are the support system that keeps us positive and make the impossible seem possible. We thank all of you for your positive energy and positive thoughts. We celebrate this Thanksgiving with you!
Love!
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My Condition - Glioblastoma Multiforme (or GBM)
I was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). This condition has four different grades (I - IV). My tumor is a grade IV GBM. This is the most aggressive GBM tumor. I have included a little section of The Essential Guide to BRAIN TUMORS below to describe the condition more completely.
Astrocytoma
An astrocytoma develops from star-shaped glial cells (astrocytes) that support nerve cells. These tumors can be located anywhere in the brain, but the most common location is in the frontal lobe. Astrocytomas are the most common primary CNS tumor.
The physician, usually the neurosurgeon or neurooncologist, will discuss the type and location of an astrocytoma. The pathologist will assign it a grade. Astrocytomas are generally classified as low or high grade. Low-grade astrocytomas (grades I and II) are slow growing. High-grade astrocytomas (grades III and IV) grow more quickly. The main tumor type is listed for each grade. There are additional tumor types in each of these grades.
The WHO classification divides astrocytomas into four grades:
- Grade I Pilocytic Astrocytoma
- Grade II Low-Grade Astrocytoma
- Grade III Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme (or GBM)
Characteristics
The characteristics of an astrocytoma vary depending on the tumor’s grade and location. Most people are functioning normally when diagnosed with a low-grade astrocytoma. Symptoms tend to be subtle and may take one to two years to diagnose. This is because the brain can often adapt to a slow-growing tumor for a period of time. Highgrade tumors may present with changes that are sudden and dramatic.
Symptoms
- Headaches
- Seizures or convulsions
- Difficulty thinking or speaking
- Behavioral or cognitive changes (related to thinking, reasoning, and memory)
- Weakness or paralysis in one part or one side of the body
- Loss of balance
- Vision changes
- Nausea or vomiting
3 comments:
Rob & Tammy...
AHHHH the beach!! Sweet smells of fresh ocean air and the view of ocean waves in and out. The calmness...the peace...the power of life!! What a fantastic gift! We wish a blessed Holiday of healing and hope. GOd bless you and keep you!!
XOXOX Angie McLean and family!
Robert & Tammy:
That is excellent news. Superman, you are doing a great job. Stay strong… like the man of steel you are!
We love you more than any words could ever say!
Paul & Sherrie
Robert & Tammy,
What a great Thanksgiving gift! We are happy for you and think of you two every day. You two are a great inspiration to everyone!!! We are praying and keep up your strength. God bless all of you!!!!
Chrissy
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