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Hello there. I am new to the group so just thought I'd share my story so far. Two weeks ago I was told I had a very large brain tumour growing in the insular part of the frontal lobe. I have my pre op next week then hopefully surgery the week later...
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...
Hi It feels alien to be even writing this. Yesterday we were told my beautiful full of life daughter has a brain stem tumour that will never go away and she will die. I know I'm not the first mum to go through this highly emotional thing but it feels...
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 is there anyone who's loved one has had secondary brain mets with cancer of the unknown primary on here please ?
My name is Diane, I’m 56 and married to my lovely husband Robert. We have 3 children between us and we are proud of all three. I have a son who is 30 and has Autism with severe learning difficulties. I also have 2 beautiful step children Laura 33 and...
Hi everyone, would anyone know where I could get travel insurance for my sister who has a stage 3 brain tumour please.? Thank you.
I've never been so scared in my whole life .
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...
Hi. Thank you for the last response Wee mee. I’m still not ready to accept my sisters diagnosis but I’m also reading a lot about the impact alcohol has on the brain. She drank wine every night for the last 30years, it doesn’t help me cope with what’s...
