My husband was diagnosed 2 months ago with high grade glioblastoma. The MDT meeting concluded that because of his medical history it was too risky for surgery and he’s not receiving any treatment. Initially he was quite well and we didn’t need any intervention...
My husband's cancer has recently spread to his brain. How do other members manage their frustration. I feel bad that I cry when things get bad.
Hi, I’m new here. Looking forward to connecting xx
The past few weeks have been horrendous. My mum had no symptoms & was diagnosed with a possibly high grade brain tumour in June. 3 weeks ago she underwent debulking surgery at Hull & tomorrow we are going in for the results. I feel sick to my stomach...
My husband has been diagnosed with this very rare primary cancer. Had surgery & 30 radiotherapy treatments. Oncologist has said chemo won't pass through the brain blood barrier & best to try to enjoy remaining months of life. He has changed a lot...
Not new to cancer, had 4 cancers and still have prostate, but new here Visited the Dr a couple of weeks ago, and diagnosed several red flags. CT on Sunday morning, so we'll see what it's all about...Hopefully
Hi, I was diagnosed with intercranial germ cell tumours 34 years ago at the age of 17. I never had surgery, chemo and radio therapy only. My pineal tumour destroyed my pituitary gland and have lived with the effects ever since. I know that my diagnosis...
Hi All, My Mum was diagnosed with breast and lung cancer last year. At Easter we were told it had spread to the brain and spine and immediately we saw a decline in her mobility, memory and incontinence. We have now been told her prognosis is 3 to 6...
Hi everyone, I’m new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Lisa and I have had an intruder since 2020. I’m 49 and was diagnosed with a suspected DNET brain tumour following a long and quite stressful diagnostic journey. They can’t...
Hello everyone, I joined this board a few months ago but haven't been brave enough to post, or even read stuff before now. So here goes... I've had craniotomy resection end of May last year, ("significant debulking"), biopsy came back grade 3 astrocytoma...
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