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Ive had the surgery for a VS July 2025, I was left 12 months following a MRI it was discovered to be growing, I was referred to Hallamshire Hospital for Gamma Knife treatment. I had the mask fitted followed by 2 MRIs one with contrast , and one without...
I am 51 years old and was seen over a year ago in the community for a hearing test after noticing I could not hear in my left ear. To my shock I came out with hearing aids and a referral to ENT due to huge differences in ears. Had my appointment just...
Hello everyone, I'm posting on behalf of my mum who was diagnosed with lung cancer (non-smoker) which metastasised to the brain and lymph last year. She had 40+ detectable tumours in the brain and lymph but was asymptomatic and had continued to function...
I have received a letter from my employer about terminating my contract of employment with an agreement by mutual consent . The reason I am being finished is that I have been off work since March 2025 due to my cancer and other medical issues . I am...
I was diagnosed in 2022 of a glioblastoma of the brain and given 14 months life expectancy. As we are in 2026 I’m past my expiry date. Over the past year or so I’ve never felt so alone in my entire life. I don’t feel like I’m living either I’m just existing...
Hi everyone, my mum recently received a diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to her brain in the form of a singular tumour. Thankfully they were able to remove most of it through surgery, and we're now waiting on a treatment plan which...
I have had multiple brain scans now over a period of extensive left side brain cancer to the highest levels. I would like the developments assessed by computer to distinguish developing areas and non developing areas. Also to see the results on a 3D...
Hi, my loved one has a Glioblastoma diagnosis. The operation went well, but from then everything has gone wrong. The latest huge error is that the hospital was meant to start chemo TMZ 4 weeks ago and have not yet! I've tried to sort it out, but eventually...
My husband is awaiting surgery (in a weeks time) to confirm that his tumor is a glioblastoma. His steroids have been reduced slowly but his symptoms are getting worse. today he has become very aggressive today’s me and only me. He’s shouted at me to...
Hi, I have been struggling increasingly with what I believe to be some kind of PTSD. I had my surgery in March this year followed by a month long hospital stay. It was an incredibly difficult time and there were several instances of mistreatment. I...
