My sister is 43 years old no know co morbids ,suddenly she developed headache and fever for 10 days,we rush to Er and in MRI it was as tumor they resect tumor and did craniotomy now in biopsy they saying grade 4 astrocytoma. What is the prognosis of this as patient is very young and what will be the best options for treatment
Grade 4 astrocytomas are aggressive brain cancers. Prognosis varies but typically includes surgery, radiation therapy (RT), and chemotherapy (CT). She should see her team regularly along with other experts if they feel it necessary. New symptoms such as fever, seizures increased headaches or behavioral changes mean that we need an immediate discussion so we may start correctly with the treatment regime too isolated be too. Medical guidance is important in deciding what will work ultimately.