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Hello, I came on here a few weeks ago as a new member. My husband has a grade 4 Glioblastoma which was diagnosed 18 months ago. He had surgery in March last year then radio and chemo. He was stable ntil April when we found out that the tumour had grown...
We’ve just lost my sister who was 54 to Glioblastoma. She was a mum, daughter and sister and a wonderful, loving and rock to us all. Just 5 weeks! How do I and the family cope with this as I do not know where to start? Just thought I’d reach out.
Good Evening from GT1, I was ill about four years ago my son tells me it started with headaches and blurred vision. I have no memory of this and the last 15 years has vanished. My son tells me how the consultant gave me three months to live two years...
Hi I've just found out I have a low grade glioma brain tumour on the 4th of November I'm still in hospital I'm waiting to see the neronoloogy team surgeons I'm really struggling mentally and physically with whatt has happened and looking for some support...
Good morning like I said in my first post was diagnosed with terminal brain tumour, now classed as inactive. But it will come back they don’t when or how the only thing they say when it does goodbye because they have tried everything they can. I have...
Hello all Just joined this site, although I have been looking at it for some time. I haven’t got anything to ask in particular but thought I would join to share my experience just in case it could be helpful to someone else. Diagnosed with primary...
Hi, my family member has a grade 3 Oligodendroglioma and has the choice of an operation at either Kings hospital London or NHNN (UCL) Anyone have any experience of either hospital that could help us to make the decision. thank you
Was diagnosed with brain tumour beginning of year. Had most of it removed, now having chemotherapy but notice since last session which was my third I have no energy whatsoever. Struggle with day to day chores.
Hi, I'm really struggling at the moment, I'm 41, just had a brain tumour removed and starting radiotherapy next week followed by chemo. I can't talk to anyone because all I do is cry! I'm not scared for me, but for my five and 13 year old.I also have...
Hi guys Just want to know if I can home die my hair just before Radiotherapy/ Chemotherapy -!starts in two weeks just want to get rid of grey - I am happy to do semi colour, etc , etc - natural etc, will ha to be ash blondish colour- just want to know...
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