Brain tumour diagnosis - what do I ask?

[Ellelledee]

Hi all.
Tomorrow am expecting a call from consultant regarding my dad. We thought he had had a stroke but it turns out it is a brain tumour.
The consultants are meeting and tomorrow they will call him and then call me (I assume to explain incase my dad didn’t take everything in).
I have googled to give myself some info and to prepare myself for the call. I am just wondering if someone can give me ideas of what to expect/questions to ask.
I feel my dad maybe won’t think - especially depending on what he is told so I feel it’s going to be down to me to make sure I have the full information.
I know there are various grades - malignant and benign and various treatments but is there anything else I should ask?
Thanks in advance.

[Colette-S]

Ellelledee, I have recently been through this with my husband. I wish I was better prepared at the beginning so it’s good that you are preparing. Following the diagnosis I did tons of research, spoke to lots of medics and experts (even abroad) but I’m not an expert but I hope I can help.
I’ll send you a PM xx

[Ellelledee]

Originally Posted by Colette-S

Ellelledee, I have recently been through this with my husband. I wish I was better prepared at the beginning so it’s good that you are preparing. Following the diagnosis I did tons of research, spoke to lots of medics and experts (even abroad) but I’m not an expert but I hope I can help.
I’ll send you a PM xx

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Thank you. I have no siblings and I know it’s going to fall to me to understand what’s going on etc what to ask etc

[duchy]

I think if there are options for different types of treatment then impact of each on his quality of life , duration of treatment and the differing rates of success .
I hope it’s a positive call for you all , such a difficult time.

[Colette-S]

You need to clear space in your inbox!

[Colette-S]

Can I suggest that you don’t start too much readings me research until you have a diagnosis. There are different types, grades etc and it can be too much to take in and a bit confusing.
Wait until you know exactly what you are dealing with and research that particular type

[Ellelledee]

Originally Posted by Colette-S

You need to clear space in your inbox!

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Can’t even find my inbox right now 🤦

[Colette-S]

Originally Posted by Ellelledee

Can’t even find my inbox right now 🤦

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Are you on your phone or desktop version?

[Colette-S]

Sent..

[Tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by Colette-S

Can I suggest that you don’t start too much readings me research until you have a diagnosis. There are different types, grades etc and it can be too much to take in and a bit confusing.
Wait until you know exactly what you are dealing with and research that particular type

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I agree. Research is fine but Dr. Google is not..after my diagnosis I was sure if be dead in a week or two

McMillan have an excellent Web site with forums and lotd of people with the same or similar issues
Good luck