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Hallo This is all very new to me and I don't know where to start so for now hallo is all I can say
Hello My partner has recently be diagnosed with a brain tumour and a biopsy has been taken, with the results being know next week. Prior to the biopsy she had a scan and I have been told that her condition is terminal and that she is likely to have...
A bit of background -I'm 57 and hve just got out of Acute ward. they have sent me home with Steriods and an email that says I have a primary malignancy in my parieatl cortex. Looks to be peripheal. Currently conitive is 100% and motor just speechis being...
Hubby diagnosed with secondary brain tumor at beginning of August, having had eosophagael cancer last year and following his op was given the all clear.. His chemo from last year left him with permanent neuropathy in both feet. He received 3 sessions...
Hi, Ive recently been diagnosed with a grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma. It was an absolute shock as there were no signs. I had one seizure. I am really struggling mentally and catastrophising absolutely everything. I have 3 teenage children and an absolutely...
Hi all, I am looking for a reality check and advice. My Mum aged 57 has been diagnosed with glioblastoma stage 4. She has had the operation and is awaiting radiotherapy and chemotherapy which they have currently put her on for 6 weeks. i live...
Hi sorry if this is the wrong place. My dad is 78 and went for a CT scan at the end of October this year as he was suspected of having dementia. The CT was to get an proper diagnosis. He also was suffering from intense pain in his stomach/upper bowel...
Hi, I've just joined the group - not entirely sure why or what I'm expecting to get out of it. I think at this point I just need to write down what's going on. My dad was diagnosed with a GBM4 in 2018. He was a fit and healthy 56 year old. I was with...
Hello I'm the wife of a cancer patient who is mainly in denial Things are slowly going down hill but he is convinced he is living for a long time!
Hi, I have been lurking for a while but I thought it might be time to say hello. I have/had two tumours. On 29th August they found an Anaplastic Astrocytoma in my head and then on 30th August following a CT scan, mammogram and biopsy they also told...
