What is it like in the last stages of a brain tumor?

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Significant memory impairment, significant behavioral changes, or paralysis may happen during stage IV. Vision and hearing may be lost. Pain is usually very severe and a patient is often incoherent due to the continuing growth of the tumor. Doctors may keep the patient in a medically induced coma or constantly sedated until the patient succumbs to the tumor.

Answer by  mb (5482)

This depends on where the tumor is located. Terminal patients will often lose fine motor skills (ability to walk and talk). Eventually they will lose appetite and the ability to control their bowels. The last sense to go is hearing. The only good thing is that brain tumors are usually fast acting so the suffering isn't prolonged.

Answer by  Darry (3853)

This depends on what portion of the brain the tumor is affecting. Most likely, however, the person will be very tired and "out of it" most of the time.

Answer by  Senbagam (138)

Brain tumor is very dangerous. Last stages are pain full, so you can make him forget pain by enjoying with the things he like. Head Pain will occur at any time and blood may also come out of your body.

Answer by  mygeethika2004yahoocom (21)

In last stages of brain tumor the patients mood and overall disposition changes a lot. The patient become cold and distant,easily agitated and physically violent. Some becomes verbally abusive.

Answer by  Jalaine11 (2043)

The last stages of of brain cancer are very tough on the patient as well as their family and friends. You can expect all the symptoms that were experienced in the early stages of the disease but on an increased level. Personality changes are common as well as bizarre behavior. Pain is common. Remember your friend as they were before.