Damage to brain from radiation for tumor

Posted by dritscher @dritscher, Mar 3, 2023

My husband had a brain tumor on his left side of brain 29 years ago. He went through Chemo and radiation. He started having issues with his balance, weakness on his right side and memory and cognitive issues. His left side of brain has atrophy and scare tissue from ration years ago. Five months ago he was admitted and treated for low blood sodium. His symptoms worsened, he had several seizures, scan showed a spot they thought was recurring tumor but now think it’s vascular. After 5 months still dealing with cognitive and memory issues and right side weakness. Has anyone else out there had to deal with this issue?

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Mar 4, 2023

Hello @dritscher. Watching your husband go through this has to be very difficult and it is obvious how much you care about him by seeking to connect with others to learn more about how you might be able to help him. I wonder if you have sought a second opinion from another medical institution as it doesn't sound like there has been a clear diagnosis made.

Also, have you looked into his medication, if he is on Rxs, for any memory or cognitive side effects to know if that could be contributing as well?