Positive outcome stories

Hi ERL06

a warm welcome to the group. So sorry to hear about your father in law. Life's cruel.

I supported my late husband through the 3 years of his glioblastoma journey. He was 50 when he was diagnosed and a fitness freak (Marathon runner). His tumour was in the area of the brain that impacts speech, language, communication and understanding so his symptoms were more cognitive than physical. From the neck down he was fine. He was initially given a prognosis of 12-15 months but being the stubborn soul that he was, he stretched that to 38 months and a day. In that time he ran PBs in all of his competitive distances up to and including marathon, he went skiing in the French Alps with our daughter, he took several trips with his friends, he spent a week in Paris with me and a few days in London with our daughter too. He even managed to get a role as an extra rowing a boat in the opening titles of Outlander series7. He lived life to the full for as long as he could right up to a few days before he passed away peacefully in Oct 2023.

You and your family are at the start of the journey so I totally understand that the road ahead looks daunting. I'll not lie. It is an emotional rollercoaster ride for all involved. Take each stage of that journey at a time and be led by what your father in law wants to do not what the family want him to do. 

This is a safe and supportive space so please reach out here anytime. There's always someone about to listen who gets it, someone to hold your hand and to offer a virtual hug when its needed. You're not alone. We've got you.

It’s always good to talk so please remember that you can also call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, emotional support, benefit and financial guidance or just a listening ear.

For now though I am sending you all a huge virtual hug and lots of strength

love n hugs

Wee Me xxx

Thank you so much for your reply Wee Me, it means a lot. I am sorry to hear what you went through with your husband, but wow he really did live his life to the full.

Thank you for your support, I will be keeping you in my thoughts :) xxx

1. I think you live in hope that the treatment does what it does for as long as it can. Enjoy the good days and there's nothing better than spending time together doing what you normally would xx