Multiforme giant cell glioblastoma: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for:
A first seizure, or a seizure lasting more than five minutes
Repeated seizures without recovery between them
Sudden facial drooping, one-sided weakness, or loss of speech
Collapse, severe breathing difficulty, or inability to wake
A sudden severe headache with vomiting, confusion, or reduced consciousness
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
These symptoms can result from the tumor, swelling, bleeding, or another urgent neurological problem.
Contact the cancer or neurosurgical team promptly for a steadily worsening headache, new weakness, increasing confusion, repeated vomiting, a change in seizure pattern, or difficulty taking prescribed medicines.
Fever or signs of infection during chemotherapy also need prompt advice because treatment can lower infection-fighting blood cells.
Less urgent issues, such as ongoing fatigue, sleep disturbance, mild nausea, rehabilitation needs, or questions about work and driving, can usually be discussed during routine follow-up.
Do not wait for a scheduled visit if symptoms are new or clearly worsening.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Multiforme giant cell glioblastoma. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.