Recurrence
Periodic brain scans are usually recommended after completing the initial brain tumor treatment. This is because brain tumors can recur – or regrow – after treatment. If the tumor does grow back, your doctor may suggest more treatment options to either remove or shrink the tumor. This section addresses different forms of brain tumor treatment for recurrence.
Treatments
The treatments recommended by a doctor for recurrence may be the same or different from those prescribed in the past. Your medical team will determine which treatment options are best depending on factors like the tumor’s grade, size, and shape, as well as your treatment history.
Talk with your doctor about which treatment options are right for you. It may be helpful to seek a second opinion from another brain tumor treatment center.
Lear more about brain tumor treatment options
Managing Symptoms
You may experience the same or different symptoms as you did during you initial diagnosis. It is important to tell your care team about all the symptoms you experience.
- Headaches
- Seizures
- Memory
- Depression
- Mood Swings
- Personality Changes
- Cognitive Changes
- Fatigue
- Mass Effect
- Focal Effects
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Support
A brain tumor recurrence can bring up difficult emotions. Speaking with someone who has had similar experiences can be helpful.
You’re not alone. The ABTA has several ways for members of the brain tumor community to connect and get support.
- ABTA Connections, an online support community
- Patient & Caregiver Mentor Support, a peer mentoring program
- Support Groups
- ABTA CareLine
- Share Your Story
