A prognosis is a forecast of the likely course or outcome of a medical condition. A prognosis is approached differently by different people.
Some people are afraid of what they may hear and so do not want to know the prognosis associated with a malignant brain tumour
Some people need a little time to cope with their diagnosis before asking about their prognosis
Some people want to know the likely outcome of having a brain tumour from the start so they can plan ahead
There is no right or wrong answer as to whether or when to receive this information.
It is entirely up to you whether or when you want to speak to your doctor about your prognosis.
Pilocytic astrocytoma (Grade I)
They are slow-growing well-circumscribed tumours with an overall good prognosis following treatment (5-year and 10-year survival >95%)
Astrocytoma (Grade II)
Most people diagnosed with grade II glioma will live for an average of 6-8 years. More than 40% of people live more than 10 years.
Oligodendroglioma (Grade II)
Most people diagnosed with grade II glioma will live for an average of 10-14 years. More than 75% of people will live for more than 5 years.
Remember
Prognosis varies for each individual person and depends upon a range of factors including the size and type of tumour, location of the tumour in the brain, and the age and general fitness level of the person with the tumour.