The beginning

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Hello everyone.

I am just starting on this "Blog" journey and I don't even know if I am doing it right! (Probably not - appologies if I am wrong).

Back in August 2010 my husband (Dave) was diagnosed with a brian tumour. It was the day before we were due to go on our annual holiday with our 3 children (14, 9, 5).

On advice from our brain surgeon we went away but it was the longest 2 weeks of my life.

When we returned Dave had a biopsy (that didn't work) and then another one 2 weeks later that proved he had a Grade III tumour.

In later 2010 Dave started Chemo & Radio therapy and we are now waiting for a scan to confirm if it has helped.

So there we are. The most stressful 5 months of my life condensed into a few sentances.

Thank you for reading

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi just to let you know you have done it right  our cancer journey started  about the same time as yours and yes stressful i now know the meaning of we are dealing with base of the tongue secondry in the lymph nodes post treatment just waiting for results

               keep strong liz((xx))

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hello Mrs Dave (sorry you didn't give your name)

    I too have a grade 3 brain tumour (Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma or AO3) in my right frontal lobe but I like to call her Buttercup!  Jan 29th will mark the 2nd anniversary of my surgery and I am due a scan on Feb 7th.  Right now I am suffering from Scanxiety - the stress levels are rising and I know I am being 'snappy' with the family (poor husband & kids 16, 14 & 12).

    The reason I chose surgery was that my surgeon said that the biopsy route didn't always work.....figured I'd get that weed outta my head :)

    I wish you luck with the scan and Dave's continued good health.

    Love & Strength,  Debs xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi,

    Yes some way to start a holiday. Now comes the hard part the waiting. Your mind will be driving you mad thinking all kinds of things. But wait until you get the result of Dave,s scan beforeyou start worrying. All the Best and good luck.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hello Mrs.Dave and welcome.  Well, you have all been through a very tough time - you're hopefully through the worst and Dave's prognosis will be good.  Don't be afraid to ask anything on here as everyone is so willing to help if they can, especially those with the same cancer as Dave - Debs above will be great as she is so optimistic and funny too.  I wish you all the luck in the world and please keep us informed of how Dave does.  Ann x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Thank you everyone xx

    You made me smile - I like Mrs Dave ;o)

    My name is AnneMarie.

    I am quiet low at the moment but I don't know why and I feel so guilty - after all I am not the one with cancer. But thank you so much for your replies. I am on my phone but will reply properly tomorrow.