Linda Loprasert was once a dynamic and smart girl.Ever since she was in school, she has been outstanding with her very good memory compared to her classmates.When she went to work, she was often considered by her colleague to be a "elephant girl" because in her place, this animal symbolizes excellent memory.Thanks to her good memory, she always completed her work well, loved by everyone around.
The girl discovered malignant brain tumors at the age of 26 thanks to signs of abnormal memory decline (Artwork)
According to sharing from Linda, her life went smoothly until she was 26 years old.Suddenly, her ability to memorize increasingly decreased.She could not even remember what had just happened for a few hours, even saw a strange illusion.Linda went to the clinic and received bad news with malignant brain tumors.
Her tumor lies in the third ventricular brain, where memory control and concentration.Due to the sensitive location of the tumor, doctors recommend that surgery is not a safe choice.At the same time, thanks to early detection and the size of the tumor is not large, not yet spread, it can be treated with chemotherapy combined with radiation therapy, lifestyle changes.
After 18 months of resilient battle, Linda's tumor was shrunk and she was officially declared to escape from cancer by the doctor.Even so, her life later could not return to the same, her memory was the same.From a person with excellent memory ability, she was fired 14 times in 14 different places in 8 years.
Why is successful brain tumor treatment still affecting memory?
As explained by the doctor, Linda successfully treated the cancer but also encountered long -term sequelae of memory.Due to the third ventricular tumor directly affects the hypothalamus, the area is responsible for short -term memory management.While chemotherapy and radiation therapy help eliminate tumors, they also damage the surrounding brain tissue and cells.This leads to a serious decline in Linda's ability to memorize and focus.
Unfortunately, this cannot be restored by any medical therapy.Linda has tried a lot to improve memory, always using vehicles such as notes, notebooks, diaries ... to record everything daily."I know I can't remember everything, there are even simple things and that is really scary."- She admitted.
Currently, Linda Loprasert still has difficulty because of the short -term memory sequelae but she is very optimistic
Even, Linda has to hide his medical history and try many different jobs.However, even with simple office work, she has difficulty because of his short -term memory.Fortunately, she was always optimistic, now she said she had accepted her memory sequelae as part of her and would still live well.At the same time, she reminded those who suddenly see the abnormalities whether small in memory or health should also go to the clinic immediately, absolutely not subjective.
10 signs of brain tumors to pay attention:
- Headache: Pain persistent, worse in the morning or when exercising.
- Visuality: blurred vision, double view, loss of vision.
- Memory impairment and behavior: forget quickly, difficult to focus, change personality.
- Convulsions: may occur even without a history of epilepsy.
- Weak or paralysis: usually on one side of the body.
- Loss of balance: difficulty walking, keeping balance.
- Nausea and vomiting: accompanied by a headache.
- Difficult to speak or listen: Difficulties in communication.
- Fatigue: Feeling sleepy or persistent exhaustion.
- Loss of sensation: numbness or sensory changes in the arms, legs, and face.
Source and photo: Metro UK, Healthline