Hi, new here so apologies if this should be somewhere else but my wife has had a primary brain tumour removed and has just finished a combined six week course of radio and chemotherapy. She’s lost some hair, particularly around the area where she has...
Hello everyone, i’m new here and thought i’d post something about my dad’s diagnosis. He was diagnosed early this year with a brain tumour which was found early and thankfully removed, however we have since been told that the cancer will always remain...
I am a middle-aged male and have recently been diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, a glioblastoma (grade 4). When I first got the diagnosis I was overwhelmed, I could cope at all. I kept breaking down in front of health professionals and acquaintances...
Why am I so frightened to talk. I know I need to . But each time I come on here I type in something and then I just don't know what to do. The pre op today went well. We know all the facts. We think we have planned for everything. I'm so frightened. I...
Hello all, I was diagnosed with a GBM grade 4 idh wildtype negative a year ago. I’ve had 95% of it removed and had 6 weeks of radiotherapy alongside TMZ, im now on Cycle 8 out of 12 of TMZ 5 days in 28. I’m feeling fine physically other than memory...
Hello, Not sure really what I'm after. My best friend has had a brain tumor for a few years now but in January it was diagnosed stage 4 terminal. I spent the weekend with her boys and I keep thinking she has to make it and will beat this.... I know...
Hi I’m new here. My husband got diagnosed 8 years ago with an anaplastic oligoastrocytoma. He’s doing well physically but mentally is as a family are struggling. I am looking into counselling we have tried Macmillan during covid but need something either...
Hello, I'm new on here. Suddenly find ourselves in a scary new world. My Dad (72) is due to have brain surgery on Monday for what they think is grade 4 cancer, occipital parietal tumour. He's not stayed in hospital before. Please can I ask for any tips...
Hi everyone, would anyone know where I could get travel insurance for my sister who has a stage 3 brain tumour please.? Thank you.
Hi guys, so my dad today seems more confused, he's OK in himself but he seems to not be able to get his words out properly. I don't think he knows he is doing this. He has brain mets, primary is lung cancer. Is his confusion something to be worried about...
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