What is Brain CNS Tumors

A brain tumor is any intracranial tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either found in the brain itself (neurons, glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendro...

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I was diagnosed with a brain stem glioma in the pons in july of last year. I had tomotherapy radiation and temodar. They seemed to have worked. How ever I was wondering how long the side effects of radiation last after the fact?
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Reply #1 - 06/02/09  8:15am
" Its been 12 years since I had radiation for a brain tumor and I still have some effects. Permanent hair loss at the tumor site, which I can luckily cover up. But whats really annoying is the short term memory loss. I don't think this will ever get better. "
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Reply #2 - 06/02/09  7:15pm
" how long did it take you to regain other skills like writing and walking "
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Reply #3 - 07/13/09  7:56pm
" Did you have FULL BRAIN radiation? "
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Reply #4 - 07/13/09  7:57pm
" Took 2 plus years to get back on my feet without assistance...
I still am a slight fall risk...but you probably wouldnt know it "
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