Veronica,

I had a pain in the hospital like someone hit me with a red hot poker. It went away. February is not too long ago in brain tumor terms. While everyone's experience is not the same,...

John,

A brain tumor, in my experience, gives you a harsh reality check. Usually, the denial phase does not last for long. He who runs out of options begins to listen.

As always, for medical ad...

I get back to work on Monday (May 21).

Nikki78,

I will pray for your dad. While i tried praying for Nikki78's dad, I felt kind of awkward doing it. It is always easier or me when I have a first name. Nikki78's dad sounds so ...

I know what you are saying, "Hydrocephalus"? It is amazing how many people develop hydrocephalus after a brain tumor like I did. Docs By Docs did a paper on the subject Brain Tumors and Hy...

Fight56,

I have said before that I worry more about those who do not let it out. Crying is letting it out. I would ask your pastor about the subject of her going to church.

That's good ne...

Anon,

For some treatments you need an evalutation, I am sure the doc will discuss options. I have a link for you. www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/hyperthermia It is a factsheet on...

GenR,

I am glad you made the appointment. This is one of the signs I was advised to report to the doctor. Write down all the things that are going on and take it to the doctor's appointment. ...

One Step More

When human help fails,
At the end of many trails,
Look to God's everlasting store
And then, take one step more.

When answers are few,
Look at the trail anew:
God's gol...

An interesting and comprehensive book on the human mind. If you are the really curious type who wants to know as much as you can about the subject, this is the book for you. Everything is well illus...

Anon,

Check out this link. http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/protonbeam/gamma-k.htm It appears both are radiosurgery with Proton therapy using protons and gamma knife using Photons. The site i...

CCox,

You need to contact the hospital and talk with the social workers who handle this sort of thing every day. I was not released from the hospital without the doctors and nurses knowing I knew ...

I fight the fight
With ups and downs,
Struggles at night--
With joy and frowns.

I fight the fight
Until tumors end--
By Faith, not sight
At tumors end.

I fight the fight
For cure or peace...