Brain Cancer Case Studies

A person has a 0.55–0.7% chance of developing any type of brain tumor in their lifetime (Mohammadi and Schroeder 1). A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells located somewhere in the brain. Brain tumors can be caused by many different disorders including Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). Some tumors caused by this disorder are inoperable. Inoperable brain tumors can now be treated using new advanced technology. Technological advances provide new hope for patients who have inoperable brain tumors and TSC.

The brain is made up of millions upon millions of cells. These cells are formed from before birth, up until about 7 years old. Once these brain cells stop dividing, they are never meant to divide again. You can see that the division of brain cells is under strict regulation and control. When this control is lost in a single cell, then it starts dividing in an uncontrolled manner. All of the data obtained through research on cancer shows that this disease is caused by a rapidly dividing cell, with no regulators to stop it from dividing. As the cell makes more and more copies of itself, it grows to form a tumor. This is known as cancer.

Glioblastoma (pronounced like gleO blastoma) is an incurable brain cancer,Survival rate is usually measured in months.This became a word that was instantly defined, researched, dissected, feared, and tried to comprehend and understand by family,friends and acquaintances of Larry McKee (McKee)who was personally affected from this single word, it was quickly added to their vocabulary, because of the of the events that transpired on October 22, 2011 that forever changed lives “Glioblastomas are tumors that arise from the astrocytes- the star-shaped cells that make up the “glue-like,” or supportive tissue of the brain. These tumors are usually highly malignant (cancerous) because the cells reproduce quickly and they are supported by a large network of blood vessels.”(A.B.T A..) He was diagnosed with stage four.

Brain cancer develops from cells within the brain. The brain controls the vital functions of the body, including, speech, movement, thoughts, feelings, memory, sight, hearing, and more. Brain cancer affects people in many different ways. Brain cancer is diagnosed at the local stage in 76.6% of people. The 5-year survival for localized brain and other nervous system cancer is 36.3%. Brain cancer will cause anything from headaches to balance and walking problems, changes in your vision, muscle twitches, memory problems, and nausea and vomiting.

The American cancer society estimated that 18,500 people would be diagnosed with brain tumor and those 12,760 men and women would die of brain cancer in 2005.The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimated that 22,070 new cases of brain and other central nervous system (CNS) cancers would be diagnosed in the United States in 2009. The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) clarifies this statistic further by estimating that 62,930 new cases of primary brain tumors would be diagnosed in 2010. By the year 2030, there will be 26 million new cases, and the death toll will reach to around 1.7 million people. According to World Health Organization (WHO), there are more than 120 types of brain tumors.

A toddler who is almost three years old died due to complications from cancer. Now, her mother wants justice as she claimed that the doctors failed to detect her daughter’s tumor despite visiting the northern nursing station at least 40 times.

On 10/16/2015 I spoke with Kalila Dowden, parent of Kaylee P. at the operation . Ms. Dowden had come to pick her daughter up while I was at operation for the inspection. I spoke with Ms. Dowden in the office. Ms. Dowden stated Shana Myers the teacher of Kaylee had contacted her and stated she believed Kaylee had a seizure on the playground and EMS had been called. Ms. Dowden stated she had told Ms. Myers she was on her way. Ms. Myers stated shortly after arriving at the center EMS had shown up and she had refused care as she believed her daughter did not need to go to the hospital. Ms. Dowden did state she did not take her daughter to the doctor or hospital as her Neurologist is in Dallas and Ms. Dowden states she is aware of what she is suppose

Reporter is call from on the child's physician's office. Damonei started to see the physician at that clinic in October 2016 and they have only seen him 3 times. He has missed a number of appointments with them and other speciality providers. The clinic where the report is does care coordination with children with complex medical condition. Damonei has a number of diagnoses including prematurity, infantile spasm, seizures, gastrointestinal tube dependent, and periventricular leukomelacia. He has other diagnoses that are less severe. He has missed a number of important doctor's appointments. In the past, the grandmother has gotten him to his appointments but she has had transportation issues. The family was given Medicaid transportation and

Mai is a 66-year-old female diagnosed with IV NSCLC (with multiple large brain metastases) EGFR exon 19 deletion (C34.90). Mai experienced headaches, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting. A very recent CT scan revealed multiple brain metastases, which are large, and throughout the cerebral hemisphere including both of the cerebellums. Mai is being treated with radiation, decradron and high-dose steroids, but still experienced disease progression. The denial states that Mai must try to fail Tarceva, Iressa and Gilotrif, however due to the highly acute, tumor burden brain metastases, with Tagrisso as a front-lien treatment it will actively fight against exon 19 deletion and more importantly, good CNS activity. Given these results of Tagrisso,

A brain tumor is a mass or development of irregular cells in your cerebrum or near your mind. There are different types of brain tumor exist which even are health hazardous. Essential brain tumors rise up out of the different cells that make up the cerebrum and focal sensory system and are named for the sort of cell in which they first shape. Gliomas and astrocytic tumors are the most common types of adult brain

If a patient chooses to go a community based treatment route, the NCI, or National Cancer Institute, is an option they may consider. The NCI has 69 Cancer Centers that spread among 35 states. These centers include several university medical centers as well as freestanding cancer centers. The main roles of these centers are focusing on studying and controlling cancer. (National Cancer Institute [NCI], 2015)

EREPORT # 19159 stated the following: We have a toddler, Kyrie Peterson, who has been enrolled since 11/5/2015. We are starting to have serious concerns about the parents ability to care of her and they are expecting #2 any day now. Anytime we try to reach them we get voice mail from both parents. Last week on Thursday we sent her home to get checked for Hand Foot and Mouth, she comes back Friday and mom said her ears are all clear with a Dr.s note. We didn't send her for her ears. By 10 AM Friday I had to call them again (voice mail again for both) because she has a fever of 101 WITHOUT the extra degree and had been sleeping at school since 9 am. She slept on her cot in the office until they finally "had time" to come and get her. I made it

The American Cancer Society states that a common side effect of Chemotherapy is “Chemo Brain”. It is defined as the mental cloudiness that is caused by unknown factors in the treatment. Examples of it include trouble concentrating, short attention span, remembering details,  slow thinking and processing, and trouble remembering common words. Chemotherapy patients can have Chemo brain from the time treatment begins and can continue for years after which can prevent the patient from doing mental strenuous activities like going to school or work.

Dear Johnny: I think that you should do whatever you did when you got your first brain tumor. Then later you should also maintain a certain type diet that do not consist of too much sugar, sodium and fried food. You should also do some exercising but only do that if your body can handle it. And as for you academics I think that you should take care of your brain tumor first.

I have no recall of my mother’s interactions with service professionals in the medical field. My mother, did not bring me to the doctor’s office often. In fact, we only saw the doctor for school required checkups, and vaccinations. The only interaction I can remember occurred when my mother had a meeting with the principle of my grade school because of a scuffle between me, and another student. This was the third school I had attended by 5th grade. The principle suggested I be tested for behavior issues. After I completed the testing. The results shown that I was hyperactive, and should be put on medication. My mother’s response to this was “there happens to be nothing wrong with my son”, and I will not put him on