Will I regain movement in the paralyzed part after oligodendroglioma is removed?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have an oligodendroglioma grade 2 tumor. I was told that it is treatable but can be dangerous the deeper it gets. So in a week, I am having an operation to have this tumor removed. A couple of weeks ago, I passed out on my way to work and was kept asleep until the doctor did a procedure to drain the fluid in my brain to cause me less pain until the operation.

But when I woke up, I had become paralyzed on one side of my body. I also have nosebleeds and severe headaches. I know this is common with tumors in the frontal lobe. But I wondered if, after the cancer is removed, I will regain movement in the paralyzed part of my body. Is there a high percent chance or low percent chance? Will I have to go through therapy to regain mobility, or will I regain movement in that side of the body when I wake from the operation?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Sorry to hear that. Probably when you passed out, you had a seizure. The doctor typically prescribed steroids and anti-epileptic drugs, and the paralyzed side started moving again.

If the tumor is removed, there is no reason for the side not to become functioning again. Some movement is expected after the removal of cancer. Paralysis also occurs because there is swelling around the tumor. Steroids will take care of swelling before the surgery.

After the surgery, steroids are given for a minimal time and then gradually stopped. Physiotherapy is always helpful in accelerating the process of motor power recovery.

For headaches, I suggest Sleeve 500 mg (Naproxen) whenever required. Surgery is the best option you have, and after the biopsy report is out, your doctor will get back to you.

Please let me know if I can be of any further help.