Paul Fletcher (59) collapsed in the kitchen in front of his 21-year-old son Jack. After examinations by magnetic resonance imaging and computer tomography, the family learned a overwhelming report. Paul found two tumors in the brain, informs father of two children They diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM) fourth grade and told him that he had 14 months of life. Paul has undergone craniotomy (surgery, which involves removing part of the skull) to remove as much of the tumors as possible.
The first symptoms were manifested in February this year with frequent forgetfulness. “When he was driving from house to work, he forgot to turn back when he was returning, missing the turn again. We thought it was a bit strange. He was also convinced that someone had stolen his briefcase because he wasn’t where he put it, but found him and was still in his office. We just laughed at it. He had no symptoms, no headaches before that day, ” said wife of Jo.
On a fateful day she found him collapsed on the floor. “Blood flowed from his mouth,” described. Paul got three seizures and rescuers put him in artificial sleep before he was taken to the hospital. At first, doctors thought he had an infectious brain disease, but after magnetic resonance imaging and CT examinations, they told the family that it was cancer in the terminal stage.
The man underwent a three -hour surgery in which he was removed by one of the tumors. “The other is still there. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy should destroy tumor cells,” she said yeah. Paul started treatment at the end of March. He also changed his lifestyle. “We’re keeping a keto diet, practicing. We go for walks every day, eat healthy food, no sugar,” describes a woman. Despite the horrific forecast, the family is trying to stay positive.
What are the symptoms of glioblastoma and how soon do they manifest?
Glioblastomas are the most common brain tumor in adults, while at the same time very aggressive and fatal. The symptoms you need to focus on are:
- Headaches
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of balance
- Mood swings
- Speech problems
- Memory problems or concentration
- Seizures
- Impaired vision
- Worsened sight
Symptoms may initially be quite non -specific, which means that they can be confused with many other diseases, even for stress or monkey. The brain controls so many different functions that the symptoms can vary greatly depending on where the tumor is in the brain.
