Anyone have experienced Slurred Speech after Brain radiation?

Posted by bonzai1958 @bonzai1958, 5 hours ago

I was found metastasis to brain 2.5 years after breast cancer treatments of surgery / chemo / radiation etc. In Jan. 2023 I experienced Brain / Cerebellum surgery and SRS radiation. All has been fine until six months ago I found having speech difficulty, known as Slurred Speech, which was caused by either Radiation Netcrosis or Tumor Recurrence. Have multiple MRI & special Brain PET, yet no definitive conclusion among my primary BC oncologist vs. Neuro-oncologist vs. radiation oncologist. I maybe asked to start Enhertu chemo as the Slurred Speech has lasted too long, which is slowly getting worst.

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tillymack | @tillymack | 1 hour ago

I'm so sorry you're experiencing symptoms related to your speech. If I understand correctly, your doctors have not come to a conclusion about cause or next steps? Are you receiving your care at a center of excellence or similar highly ranked cancer center? I would be tempted to seek a second opinion even if you have to travel as this is so critical to your current and future well being.