Good evening everyone, I hope you are all doing well and are okay.
I have been using the forum on and off, along with the online chat facility for a few weeks and thought I should really post an introduction.
My partner ( 52 ) has been diagnosed as having a brain tumour. She has had some ongoing health issues, but everything seems to have compounded since having the first covid booster ( third injection in total ) late last year. We both has covid ourselves back in July and that’s where the issues started. She had a strange episode one day where her speech went for a few hours. She could conjure up the words in her head, but couldn’t physically say the words. Oddly, it lasted a few hours then righted itself after a particularly spectacular sneeze would you believe? She was given a CT scan at the time and the only thing that was noted was that there was a “small cyst” which was believed to be nothing to worry about.
Her speech issues continued sporadically, but gradually getting worse over the next few months. She had been attending Neurology as an out patient, but never really got anywhere. Then around three weeks ago, we attended our GP on a Wednesday as she was having odd headaches. To which the GP sent her away with a prescription for antibiotics to treat Sinusitis. The tablets actually made her very sick and her pain increased until on the Sunday I decided enough was enough and called NHS24, who then advised to go to A&E. After several hours and a CT scan, we were given the news that she had a lesion on the brain. Latterly described as a tumour.
Due to it’s rapid growth ( only three months ), it’s believed to be cancerous. They estimate it’s size to be 4x4x4cm and around the size of a plum. We now have an appointment for a pre-op tomorrow ( 14/11 ) and she goes in for her operation on Friday ( 18/11 ). The surgeon called her around a week she a half ago and explained that he hopes to remove the tumour in it’s entirety. His thinking is that due to it’s rapid growth, it may not be so deeply rooted and aid it’s possibility of removal.
We’re all trying to take one day at a time and stay positive what the outcome will be.
Thank you so much to everyone for taking the time to read this. I feel lucky to have accessed such a caring and supportive community.
BB
HI BeardedBoarder
we've spoken in a previous message chain but just wanted to reach out and say I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you both as your partner goes through pre-op and surgery.
Stay positive here. Keep focussed on what you know and try not to think about the "what ifs". One step at a time as you say.
Please reach out here anytime. You're not alone. The helpline is also there to support you both. The number is below.
Sending you both a huge virtual hug.
love n hugs
Wee Me xx
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
good luck for tomorrow.
Will be sending positive vibes your way
love n hugs
Wee Me xx
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
