My sister had surgery July 2025 she finished chemo and radiotherapy iv noticed shes forgetting things and drinks are going down the wrong way sometimes. Is it the tumour growing plesdr?
I'm sorry to hear about your sister's glioblastoma diagnosis and the treatment she has been through.
I can understand that this is a very difficult time for you and your family.
Forgetting things and having drinks "go down the wrong way" can happen for different reasons.
These symptoms do not always mean that the tumour is growing, but any new symptoms should be checked by her hospital specialist.
Changes in memory, thinking, or swallowing can sometimes be linked to the effects of the treatment such as radiotherapy, medicines, infection, or other health problems.
Radiotherapy UKhas more information about the side effects of radiotherapy to the brain.
I would advise your sister, to contact her CNS, or hospital specialist to let them know about these changes.
They can assess her symptoms and decide whether she needs any further tests.
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