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HI folks I don't often post here as such but I saw this article today and felt I needed to share it Boy, 13 one of Scotland's first to undergo innovative brain surgery - BBC News Its great to hear of positive advances in the treatment of brain...
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.
New member, first post, caring for my partner with fast growing meningioma.
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, my son was diagnosed with a brain stem glioma at the end of October, he’s 21. It’s inoperable. He has just had a biopsy which told us it’s at least stage 3, and we should get more results shortly. He has started radiotherapy and starts chemo on Monday...
Has anyone had a PSA test for prostate checks?
I was diagnosed with grade 3 astrocytoma in March after having surgery to remove what they which was grade 1/2. I’ve had the 6.5 weeks radio and start the chemo tablets in a couple of weeks. I feel so tired and stay in bed a lot and I know this is ok...
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