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Vietnam Veteran: Brain tumor after prostate cancer

Brain Tumor | Last Active: Feb 5, 2023 | Replies (14)

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@taml

Thanks for your response. You sound like a great person. My brother was head of IT for work. So not being able to figure out how to use a phone or TV remote or drive must be frustrating. His surgery was Dec 4th, so he has no patience. He's recovering physically pretty good, way underweight but eating good now. So I guess he thinks his brain should be healing just as fast. It's only been about 3 months since he quit being able to drive or use a phone. His temper is something we have never seen before. He's 65. He has always been the most patient person in the world. He has his wife, son and me for support. What kind of doctor or medical person helps him be patient and try to heal before retraining his brain to find his empathy again? Fingers crossed. Thanks for your info. You are a shining star ⭐. From St Cloud MN.

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@taml You asked " What kind of doctor or medical person helps him be patient and try to heal before retraining his brain to find his empathy again". As you stated, these changes occurred due to your brother's surgery and perhaps the reason for the surgery. A doctoral-level neuropsychologist or psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D) would be the best professional to consult. It would be a good idea for your brother and his wife to ask his neurosurgeon for a referral.

You are so close to the Twin Cities that if there isn't someone in St. Cloud there will be an expert neuropsychologist or psychologist in Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Being able to talk to someone that has a similar experience, Occupational Therapy? Clergy comes to mind. Best wishes.