Feeling broken

Hi,

Not to make light of the situation, it is serious of course, but not necessarily as bad as it looks. I speak from experience - I had a brain tumour in my left parietal lobe, it affected my balance a bit and my speech among other things, the brain is well weird.

I would expect some of your Mum's symptoms are from the lesion itself, but also from the swelling caused by it. I was given dexamethasone for the swelling and it worked a treat, the symptoms disappeared for the few days I was on it.

I also had radiotherapy on my brain, after surgery they lightly toasted the tumour bed to get rid of what wasn't easily cut out. Compared with chemo and immuno it was a walk in the park.

So don't panic, it's early days and there are treatment options.

Oh, and a maybe helpful tip: the bit of the brain for talking is in a different area to the bit for singing, so if Mum can't talk her words maybe she can sing them? Like I said, the brain is weird.

kind regards
Steve

Hi Steve I really appreciate your response, thank you so kind of you,  apparently the lesion is tiny at the front of her brain,  let’s hope it’s a good outcome, I am glad you are doing well. Xx  x x you are kind x  

I know how scary this is for you and your mum, and think you needed that reply from StevePr it was very reassuring to hear this from someone who has gone through it themselves.

Thinking of you and mum, and really hope next week brings some more reassuring news for you. Xx 

Sending love and courage x

Thank you Chell, x xx  your so kind xx

Hugsx and thank u xx 

I’m sorry to read this .

sending you a big hug filled with strength .

Your very kind, thank u xxxx hope you are ok xx