My dad recently had a stroke and, throughout multiple scans and tests, they have now discovered a growth in the brain. Unsure if this is lymphoma or meningioma yet, we have been informed that the diagnosis can only be confirmed during surgery. the outcomes are very different as meningioma can be benign.
This has come as such a shock as we were only expecting to recover from a mild stroke. I feel guilty with how overwhelmed it’s making me feel as I can’t even begin to imagine how frightened he is. I don’t have the greatest support at home (7 year itch some might say) and I’m wondering if someone can help point me in a direction of support. I really just want someone i can talk to.
Hi Cowabunga
Welcome to our community through sorry to hear about what you are going through, your feeling of guilt is a really common stage in the whole process.
Anyway - we have a tool on our website in your area that might help. My initial approach was to my local Maggies
You would also be welcome to ring the helpline here 0808 808 0000 anytime from 8am to 8pm.
It can be amazing too posting on here, somehow taking that time to work our our thoughts can sometimes be helpful.
<<hugs>>
Steve
