Barton Cowperthwaite Brave Battle: Actor Barton Cowperthwaite from “Tiny Pretty Things” has bravely shared his diagnosis of at least a stage 2 brain tumor, known as a glioma. The 31-year-old revealed in a heartfelt Instagram post on Nov. 10 that the tumor is fairly decent in size, originating in the brain without spreading from elsewhere in the body.
In his post, Cowperthwaite expressed that brain surgery is the sole course of treatment, with doctors expressing confidence in removing most of the tumor. He shared that post-surgery and rehabilitation, he aims to return to his amazing, talented, brilliant, and hilarious self.
The actor acknowledged that regular scans and check-ups will become a routine part of his life. He and his family are seeking second opinions before planning to proceed with surgery in the middle or end of the following week. Cowperthwaite promised to be open about his journey on social media and expressed his determination to bounce back better than ever.
Signing off with “All my love” and a blue heart emoji, he included three photos, one with a hospital gown, a peace sign, and brain scans. Glioma, a type of brain tumor, can be either cancerous or benign, and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, confusion, weakness, vision problems, and seizures.
Cowperthwaite, in a follow-up video, revealed experiencing seizures over the past eight weeks, leading to an emergency room visit and the discovery of a “lemon-sized” glioma in his right frontal lobe during an MRI. Brain tumors are categorized into four grades, and treatment options vary, including surgery, radiation, therapy, chemotherapy, and observation. The actor is determined to face the challenges ahead with resilience and openness.
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Actor Barton Cowperthwaite, known for his role in Netflix’s “Tiny Pretty Things,” announced on Instagram that he has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. In a heartfelt post on Friday, the 31-year-old shared his health update along with images of himself and his CT scans.