I'm new to the group but unfortunately not new to cancer, having lost my MIL in June following a 12 month battle with Gallbladder cancer. My mum has just been diagnosed with Glioblastoma, she's having surgery to debulk the tumour this week. What can we realistically expect from this op? She's already not the mum I know from the tumour, will the debulking give her back to us even if for a short time or is the damage already done?
I'd really like to try and manage my expectations on this one. I've seen how this ends already and I'm trying to find any hope where I can.
Hi all, the surgery happened yesterday and she did really well. I had my expectations set at zero but when we finally got to see her there was alot of my mum back, she was laughing for the first time in a long time and the relief that I might have some more time with the mum that I know was overwhelming.
What lays ahead will wait for us, but today we are winning 
HI
glad to hear it all went well. Take things one day at a time and see what each day brings. Please remember that there will be some days that are tougher than others but you will get through them. Be led by what your mum wants/needs for now.
sending you both a huge virtual hug and lots of healing energy.
love n hugs
Wee Me xx
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