https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Diagnosis-and-treatment/GBM-Stage-4-Mums-condition-getting-worse/m-p/37583#M1390 <P>My mum 85 years was diagnosed with GBM in February.&nbsp; It's non operable and she decided not have a biopsy or Chemo/radiation for the sake of an extra couple months.&nbsp; When she came out of hospital she was on&nbsp;<SPAN>Dexamethasone but this was stopped about 4 weeks ago.&nbsp; I notice her condition is getting worse - speech and mobility.&nbsp; I asked her GP about her staying on Dex but he indicated that there are side effects to this.</SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><SPAN>What is everyones experience on Dexamethasone.&nbsp; Should I be making contact with Neurologist or relying on GP?</SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 12 May 2021 11:16:16 GMT Jackie000 2021-05-12T11:16:16Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Diagnosis-and-treatment/GBM-Stage-4-Mums-condition-getting-worse/m-p/37583#M1390 <P>My mum 85 years was diagnosed with GBM in February.&nbsp; It's non operable and she decided not have a biopsy or Chemo/radiation for the sake of an extra couple months.&nbsp; When she came out of hospital she was on&nbsp;<SPAN>Dexamethasone but this was stopped about 4 weeks ago.&nbsp; I notice her condition is getting worse - speech and mobility.&nbsp; I asked her GP about her staying on Dex but he indicated that there are side effects to this.</SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><SPAN>What is everyones experience on Dexamethasone.&nbsp; Should I be making contact with Neurologist or relying on GP?</SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 12 May 2021 11:16:16 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Diagnosis-and-treatment/GBM-Stage-4-Mums-condition-getting-worse/m-p/37583#M1390 Jackie000 2021-05-12T11:16:16Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Diagnosis-and-treatment/GBM-Stage-4-Mums-condition-getting-worse/m-p/37592#M1391 <LI-SPOILER>I found dexamethasone made me feel great but I became hypomanic which made me reckless with money. I&nbsp; had breast cancer and am 62 years old so totally different diagnosis than your mum<BR />It may be good for your mother though - not everyone has a bad reaction to it.&nbsp;<BR />Good luck and best wishes for your mum.</LI-SPOILER> Thu, 13 May 2021 10:17:39 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Diagnosis-and-treatment/GBM-Stage-4-Mums-condition-getting-worse/m-p/37592#M1391 suzieq 2021-05-13T10:17:39Z