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The initial diagnosis of a brain tumor can be overwhelming. Finding the right services and support systems can make all the difference. To assist with the social and medical needs of brain tumor patients and their families, the San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation and The Brain Tumor Center at UC San Diego present this five part series. In this program, David Simon, MD, with The Chopra Center, talks about the value of a holistic approach to this disease and offers personal insights from having been diagnosed with a brain tumor himself. Series: “San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation and The Brain Tumor Center at UC San Diego ” [6/2011] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 21517]

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Whether you’re a newly diagnosed brain tumor patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers support and guidance. The Second Edition of 100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors continues the successful doctor-patient collaboration, providing authoritative, practical answers to your questions regarding diagnostic testing, treatment options, clinical trials, and much more. Dr. Stark-Vance and M.L. Dubay discuss the latest brain tumor therapies, including the new anti-angiogenesis drugs and brain tumor vaccines. New illustrations throughout, from pathology to PET scans, help you gain a clearer understanding of how brain tumors differ and what makes these differences important in making treatment decisions. 100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.Product Description
Whether you’re a newly diagnosed brain tumor patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers support and guidance. The Second Edition of 100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors continues the successful doctor-patient collaboration, providing authoritative, practical answers to your questions regarding diagnostic testing, treatment options, clinical trials, and much more. Dr. Stark-Vance and M.L. Dubay discuss the latest brain tumor therapies, including the new anti-angiogenesis drugs and brain tumor vaccines. New illustrations throughout, from pathology to PET scans, help you gain a clearer understanding of how brain tumors differ and what makes these differences important in making treatment decisions. 100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.

100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors, Second Edition

This University of Washington program profiles an innovative surgical technique for maintaining the speech and language skills of a brain tumor patient. The program introduces viewers to Deborah Kelley, a remarkable patient who bravely allows a camera to follow her for several weeks, from her initial consultation at the UW Medical Center’s Neurosurgery clinic and then into surgery. Deborah undergoes an awake surgery, which allows the neurosurgeon to pinpoint the exact location of her brain tumor, a technique called functional brain mapping. Kelley’s case received an in-depth review by the University of Washington Medical Center’s Neuro-Oncology Tumor Board, a multi-disciplinary group of neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, brain tumor researchers and social workers. The Neuro-Oncology Tumor Board has created a passionate and comprehensive approach to patient care centering on the role of the medical team, who guide the patient, and their family, from pre-operative tests to post operative diagnosis and treatment. To see more videos from the University of Washington visit uwtv.org.

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• -Front snaps allow for easy access for medical examinations
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Hospital provided delivery gowns are simply awful – you are in a totally new environment and have no option than to wear this old over sized gown given to you. Often you are asked to wear two, one backwards to cover the gaps in the back while getting up and moving around.
The last thing you need to be doing is constantly adjusting, strings untied, shoulder falling down and retying those horrible strings or asking someone to do it for you!
You want comfort, you want to feel covered, you want to feel prepared – and maybe a little bit of control – not to mention feeling good about yourself!
When designing these Gownies, having been through numerous hospital stays ourselves, we took into account everything that should be changed on a gown – and here it is!
So just say “no thank you’ to that tatty old gown and put on something from home, it feels great, clean and stylish .
So many hospital staff have contacted us to inquire on our Gownie line – the compliments will just come rolling in!
Consider more than one Gownie – they are great for your entire hospital stay

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Since August 2008, Chris Parrish has been fighting stage IV pancreatic cancer. She and her team of doctors and other clinicians at Cancer Treatment Centers of America developed a personalized treatment plan to aggressively fight the disease and support her quality of life throughout treatment. Chris says, “This is the biggest fight I’ve ever had, and I don’t like losing.”

• -100% Soft Cotton & Machine washable
• -Snaps down the back ensure total coverage
• -Front snaps allow for easy access for medical examinations
• -Generously cut for ease of movement
• -Hospital staff appreciated and approved

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Hospital provided delivery gowns are simply awful – you are in a totally new environment and have no option than to wear this old over sized gown given to you. Often you are asked to wear two, one backwards to cover the gaps in the back while getting up and moving around.
The last thing you need to be doing is constantly adjusting, strings untied, shoulder falling down and retying those horrible strings or asking someone to do it for you!
You want comfort, you want to feel covered, you want to feel prepared – and maybe a little bit of control – not to mention feeling good about yourself!
When designing these Gownies, having been through numerous hospital stays ourselves, we took into account everything that should be changed on a gown – and here it is!
So just say “no thank you’ to that tatty old gown and put on something from home, it feels great, clean and stylish .
So many hospital staff have contacted us to inquire on our Gownie line – the compliments will just come rolling in!
Consider more than one Gownie – they are great for your entire hospital stay

Hospital Patient Gown, Designer Gownies

bit.ly Getting the diagnosis of a brain tumor is earth-shattering. Yet the vast majority of these patients have a very, very high degree of success. When you learn that you have a brain tumor, it’s important not to panic, but to contact a hospital that has the advanced tools (such as CyberKnife), the skills and the collaborative expertise necessary to improve your brain tumor treatment outcome. This video on brain tumors, presented by Dr. Robert Sinha, covers the changing range of treatment options available to brain tumor patients with particular emphasis on how CyberKnife works and can make a difference in patients’ lives. More information is available at: bit.ly

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An adult brain tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the brain.

There are many types of brain and spinal cord tumors. The tumors are formed by the abnormal growth of cells and may begin in different parts of the brain or spinal cord. Together, the brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS).

The tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Benign brain tumors grow and press on nearby areas of the brain. They rarely spread into other tissues and may recur (come back). Malignant brain tumors are likely to grow quickly and spread into other brain tissue. When a tumor grows into or presses on an area of the brain, it may stop that part of the brain from working the way it should. Both benign and malignant brain tumors can cause symptoms and need treatment.

“Patient Care Guides” are intended primarily for patients, nurses and other health professionals who work on an ongoing basis with patients or need to have in-depth knowledge about diseases. The guides presents the knowledge these professionals need to provide the best care possible for this group of patients.

Contents:

General Information About Adult Brain Tumors
Tumor Grading System
Astrocytic Tumors
Oligodendroglial Tumors
Mixed Gliomas
Ependymal Tumors
Embryonal Cell Tumors: Medulloblastoma (Grade IV)
Pineal Parenchymal Tumors
Meningeal Tumors
Germ Cell Tumors
Tumors of the Sellar Region: Craniopharyngioma (Grade I) and Pituitary Tumor
Other Adult Brain Tumors
Recurrent Brain Tumors
Brain Tumors
Spinal Cord Tumors

Stages of Adult Brain Tumors

Treatment Option Overview
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Other types of radiation therapy
Hyperthermia therapy

Treatment Options by Type of Adult Brain Tumor
Astrocytic Tumors
Oligodendroglial Tumors
Mixed Gliomas
Ependymal Tumors
Embryonal Cell Tumors: Medulloblastoma
Pineal Parenchymal Tumors
Meningeal Tumors
Germ Cell Tumors
Tumors of the Sellar Region: Craniopharyngioma
Recurrent Brain Tumors
Metastatic Brain Tumors

Brain Tumor Treatment – The Patient Care Guide

A dear friend of mine has Stage 3A lung cancer, but also has Parkinson’s Disease, and there appear to be limited treatment options. Can anyone provide some guidance on this issue?

Dr. Weingart explains what a brain tumor patient and their family can expect after treatments