Question by Taylor: Wondering about what this message means… about cancer?
Just wondering what this message means exactly. About the tumor and the future of the patient. Thanks
On Tuesday, Dr. Barnett informed Matt and Lauren that the findings of the pathology report revealed a malignant brain tumor that was not encapsulated. The surgery to remove the tumor, the doctor said, was an extremely positive first step; however, because of the nature of the tumor, he was not able to remove all of it.
Matt, who is being released from the hospital today, is meeting with a neuro-oncologist this week to outline the next steps of the recovery process. There is a range of treatment possibilities but the exact course of action has not yet been determined. He will continue outpatient rehab.
Best answer:
Answer by Spreedog
That message may mean a poor prognosis depending on the type of malignancy and the grade.
The best chance for survival with most primary brain malignancies is complete surgical excision.
This message says that the primary tumor mass could not be completely resected.
Radiation and possibly chemotherapy will probably be attempted.
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