Is short term memory loss normal for brain tumor patients?

Posted by lemertens @lemertens, Apr 12 9:18pm

Hi all. My husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor December 2023. Had surgery to remove 90 percent of tumor. He went through chemo/radiation for 6 weeks. He is currently doing chemotherapy along with wearing the Optune. Is short term memory loss normal for brain tumor patients? If so what is your experience?
Thank you.

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jimmye | @jimmye | Apr 14 11:18am

Yes. If you go online about brain tumors, you will see this is one issue. That is why they have the patient go through Therapy sessions after surgery.

lemertens | @lemertens | Apr 14 11:34am

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We were never offered therapy post surgery…

ruthannray | @ruthannray | Apr 15 8:54am

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Nor was my husband although when we requested a psychiatric evaluation he got it. Needs ongoing, though. Must go outside Mayo for that. Waiting now.

jennywinn | @jennywinn | Apr 18 3:38pm

After my brain tumor was removed the short term memory loss was obvious. 5 years post surgery and I know it has gotten better.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 26 3:48pm

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Hi @jennywinn, your post brings hope. It's been 5 years since your surgery, wow! May I ask what type of brain tumor you had? How are you doing today?

catv7 | @catv7 | May 8 12:59pm

I am just two years post surgery and feel my short term memory is getting much worse. I had a mengioma

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