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Sadly my last mri showed up that the tumour site was showing signs of activity. Its location tho maybe a problem as was described as the middle of the brain! Which may prevent another operation. Has anyone gone through this process?
It's been a while since I last posted, my mum was diagnosed with GBM end of Feb and quickly after had surgery. We later found out that the surgery wasn't able to take much of the tumour out, and we saw this reflected in her symptoms too - mainly leg weakness...
Hi everyone, so my husband now 52 was diagnosed back in oct 22 and had SOC surgery, radio, 1 year chemo and now after recurrence in november 24, 6 month chemo and clinical trial. He has declined rapidly over last 2 weeks and had to go into hospital last...
My husband(56YRS) was diagnosed with Gbm frontal lobe tumour in May last year, he had the tumour debulked, radiotheraapy and is having chemo therapy.Although physically he is quite able at the moment I feel his personality has changed significantly and...
Good evening I've posted before about my brother, he was in hospital for several weeks and finally discharged to a nursing home. He's been agitated now since June, doesn't want to carry on like this. Bedbound, confused, no interest in living. Today...
My mum was diagnosed with glioblastoma almost two years ago now. The last few years have been such a roller coaster, through surgeries, chemo and radiation and watching the deterioration of my mum who was only 60 when the tumour happened. we were told...
Hello Sorry but I am wondering if there is a forum for coping with loss. I lost my mum 10 days ago and looking for some support. These forums really helped me during her illness. Thank you
Hi everyone. I posted in here a few times during my Nan’s cancer journey and it felt right to make a final post. Unfortunately my nan passed away just over 4 weeks ago. She passed at home with her loving family all around her. Although it was difficult...
Hi everyone, I've been recently diagnosed with malignant glioma grade 4 and had surgery 2 weeks ago where most of the tumor was successfully removed, feeling very grateful but extremely nervous about up coming chemo and radio. Has anyone got any advice...
Hi there. My husband 56 has fought to win pancreatic cancer only to find an unrelated glioblastoma last Christmas. I do t even know what to type. He’s my best friend. I am heartbroken and don’t really know how to cope…….
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