Has the topic of nicotine (and other stimulants) been considered by the collective community?
My grade 2 astrocytoma was recently found to have advanced to grade 3(after 11years). Now IDH mutant, 1p / 19q not-codeleted, MGMT methylated. Both nicotine (via lozenges) and coffee are helpful in fighting fatigue and helping concentration.
Any thoughts? I am naturally concerned about taking anything that may hinder radiotherapy and chemotherapy (due to start at the beginning of August).
Thanks!
Stu
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22614999
ReplyDeleteNot a great idea.
Hi Stu,
ReplyDeleteI smoked and maintained nicotine in take during my radiation therapy.
Thinking the withdrawal was too overbearing together with the radiation fatigue and chemo side effect.
I wished i have known about this study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22614999
Then i would just endure the nicotine withdrawal during treatment
Hi Stu. I dropped both and have the same diagnosis as you. I have had awake brain surgery, followed by proton beam and tmz, followed by more TMZ. I have a bro science theory they do, but no scientific evidence. If you need any advice battling sides or making things work doing radiation/chemo please let me know.
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