What All People With A Brain Tumour Want Known

Came across this article recently and thought I'd share because I am sure we can all relate to many of the comments: It's called "Lost & Found: What Brain Injury Survivors Want You to Know":

http://www.brainline.org/content/2011/07/lost-found-what-brain-injury-survivors-want-you-to-know.html

Have a great day!

Mobile Phones Again!

I know this is not about brain tumours but I have made many posts on this blog about the suspected correlation between mobile phone useage and brain cancer and now we have another suspected link to breast cancer. I cannot believe that bras are actually being sold with a built in pocket!

Seems commen sense after reading this to keep your mobile away from your body at all times. Guys...consider the pocket problem or tucking them in the top of trousers and another no, no, is sleeping with it under your pillow or next to your head so that you hear the wake up alarm.

I urge you all to watch this 3 minute video. It is a scary message!

Look Out For Brain Tumour Symptoms!

I would welcome any comments on a recent post that was reported in the Huffington Post, UK, in January.

The article was about a 18 year old student who was suffering incredible migraines which were so debilitating that she was experiencing problems with her mobility functions i.e. she was having a problems walking and cutting up food.

The migraines became so severe on several occasions that she attended her local hospital only to be told that her headaches were probably the result of study stress, partying too hard or simply being homesick!

After 2 months of repeated visits and increasing problems a golf ball sized tumour was discovered and this female student was finally diagnosed with medulloblastoma - a malignant primary brain tumour.

This young lady had emergency surgery, followed by chemo and radiotherapy. She knew something was very wrong with her body but was having a devil of a time convincing others because of her presumed lifestyle.

Interestingly, the Teenage Cancer Trust also recently revealed stats showing that a quarter of young people who visited GPs with un-diagnosed cancer had to return four times or more before their symptoms were taken seriously.

The Trust's researchers said their findings highlight "the serious issue of delayed diagnosis" in the age group.