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Radiation for 70 yr old (glioblastomas grade 4)?

Brain Tumor | Last Active: Aug 22 4:18pm | Replies (63)

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Things are hopeful. In October 13 months after diagnosis the MRI showed no progression in the original resection but a new deep tumor had grown on the right side. He did 2 weeks of heavy radiation and then started Avastin through immunotherapy every2 weeks. Just had MRI and the new tumor shrunk and the resection area was stable still. So going to continue the course. Only side affect from immunotherapy is elevated blood pressure which we working on with more bp meds. He still goes to the gym…walks there😊 and looks healthy. He does feel like he is more easily distracted at times but he also is stressed with aging parent issues. He too is angry about no driving, but he is alive👍🏻 Thanks for asking!

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I read that Harvard Stem Cell Institute is using reengineered stem cells to treat glioblastoma with good success. I think there are a number of other medical schools having clinical trials in this area.