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Right Frontal SOL Glioblastoma Multiform

2017-10-30 14:02:23
A case of GBM, tumor diagnosed on 22 Nov 2016, confirmed gbm after surgery on 6 Feb 2017. Left side hemiplegia post surgery and there is only a slight improvement in that. Received 33 doses of radiation with adjuvant tmz. and now in November 6 cycles of tmz have completed. The previous MRI (6 months ago) didn't show any signs of tumor recurrence. The problems are : As we lower the dose of Dexa. patient's health become worse. On 2 mg a day currently. Swelling in feet. Can't drink water easily.
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Patient Will have to continue steroids if symptoms of raised ICT are there. Also follow up is required

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