October 20, 2012

The Prognosis Of Brain Cancer Treated


The survival of brain cancer who are treated varies with cancer type, location, and age and overall health of the patient. In general, most treatment plans rarely result in healing. The survival of greater than five years, which are considered as long-term survival, is less than 10% no matter what treatment plan is used.


So, why use any treatment plan? Without treatment, brain cancer are aggressive and usually result in death within a short span of time. Plans of care can prolong survival and may improve patient quality of life for some time. Once again, patients and care givers-givers should discuss their prognosis when deciding on treatment plans.
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The Prognosis Of Brain Cancer Treated


The survival of brain cancer who are treated varies with cancer type, location, and age and overall health of the patient. In general, most treatment plans rarely result in healing. The survival of greater than five years, which are considered as long-term survival, is less than 10% no matter what treatment plan is used.


So, why use any treatment plan? Without treatment, brain cancer are aggressive and usually result in death within a short span of time. Plans of care can prolong survival and may improve patient quality of life for some time. Once again, patients and care givers-givers should discuss their prognosis when deciding on treatment plans.