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Vietnam Veteran: Brain tumor after prostate cancer

Posted by bowiered51 @bowiered51, Feb 4, 2023

hello recently VA found a tumor on my brain this was after finding band treating prostate cancer and it's been established that I was one who had been sprayed with agent orange. if at all, can one of these causes the other to develop, like the prostate cancer may cause the tumor to grow on my brain after being treated for the prostate cancer?

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taml | @taml | Dec 19, 2023
In reply to @elikimayo "It is hard to see one's own degrading of abilities. I was also had tech as..." + (show)
@elikimayo

It is hard to see one's own degrading of abilities. I was also had tech as part of my career. It's become harder and takes longer for me to remember how to do things I used to do easily.

I am using this change in ability to explore what I CAN do and to finally look into alternative work paths that I've always wanted to explore. I hope that your brother can find his "new normal".

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Thank you.

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jp7 | @jp7 | Dec 28, 2023
In reply to @naturegirl5 "@taml You asked " What kind of doctor or medical person helps him be patient and..." + (show)
@naturegirl5

@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.

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I totally agree with seeing a neuropsychologist, especially with it being a side effect of the neurological condition and surgery. I experienced the same situation, where my tumors and surgeriesaffected my mood and when they had me recover about 8 months at a nursing hom, the doctors consulted a psychiatrist that overloaded me on psych meds, even though they knew it was neurological, but after getting out, I saw a neuropsychologist and I was tested very thoroughly, didn't need no psychiatrist, no meds, etc and the neuropsychologist determined any treatment that might be useful, if ever needed

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ralphysmom | @ralphysmom | Dec 29, 2023
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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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Being able to talk to someone that has a similar experience, Occupational Therapy? Clergy comes to mind. Best wishes.

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taml | @taml | Dec 29, 2023
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@ralphysmom

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

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Thank you

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