Hi Dr. Landolfi;
Here is the next question from the group. First though, I want to pass on the sincere "thanks" expressed by many of the group members for your assistance.
Tumor Free following treatment means cured?
We have heard...that if a person remains tumor free after treatment, then he/she can be pretty sure there will not be a recurrence. What are your thoughts?
Thank you (as always)
Bruce
The doctor's response...
Never true. Even if there is no evidence of active tumor after treatment, they can recur at any time. This is even true for benign tumors like juvenile pilocytic astrocytomas, meningiomas and acoustic neuromas, although less likely.
Dr. Landolfi