Question: In Aug 2010, I was diagnosed with
astrocytoma and was operated by neurosurgeons
I am having seizures since late 2008. But after neurosurgery and subsequent 12 sessions of
Temozolomide, seizures have stopped
Between Nov 2008 to Feb 2010, I had at least 10 seizures and medicines kept on increasing. After the 1st seizure a small
glioma was observed in left side of head which never increased in size. But after my 1st operation and radiotherapy sessions were over, some fluid got formed that increased the intra-cranial pressure which led to weakening of the right leg and hand. But after the 2nd operation I recovered 90% of functions after 10 days
physiotherapy, post discharge.
After the 2nd operation in Sep 2010 subsequent MRI have revealed a mild post operative signature and nothing has changed other than that as per my MRI.
My family does not have any history of seizures or cancer.
Please advice whether this head
tumor can recur in future?
Is my doctor giving too many anticonvulsants?
I started with Epsolin in 2008 but by 2012 doctors stopped epsolin.
I have never vomitted since the last 4 yrs (except once during
chemotherapy)? No
headaches too. 4 months ago I told my doc I am having occasional jerks in right wrist. For which I was advised with lobozam 10, after which it stopped.
Currently I am residing in Chennai.
Profession: S/w Engineer