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!

Sight Saved!

A Dad'd sight has been saved after surgeons remove a tumor through his nose.
Gross thought I know but I remember reading that Russell Watson had one of his tumors removed via his nose also. Seems to be so much less intrusive and it would appear that the recovery time is certainly reduced.

Nice to read of a successful outcome but also comes with a warning! Don't put off a visit to the doctor if you are suffering continual headaches, especially if these are accommpanied by vision problems.

Take a look at this article on the following link:

http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2014/02/13/dads-sight-saved-after-surgeons-remove-tumour-through-his-nose/?icid=maing-grid7|uk|dl7|sec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D243013

BBC War Reporter Dies From Brain Tumour

Jon Leyne will be missed! Condolences to his family and friends.

One of the BBC's most experienced war reporters, has died at the age of 55 from an incurable brain tumour.
55 is too young!

http://tinyurl.com/p33apkz

Woman’s brain tumor shrinking after poliovirus injection - Health - MiamiHerald.com

Interesting Article I found this week.

Woman’s brain tumor shrinking after poliovirus injection - Health - MiamiHerald.com

Friday 19th July 2013 - 7 Years Clear!

I had a really good feeling when I woke up on Friday morning last week because exactly 7 years ago on the 19th I made my way to the hospital to have my meningioma removed. I was very apprehensive and scared and lots of worries were invading my very happy life. I can report that it was accessible, it was benign, all was removed successfully and I am still here, still living my happy life thanks to the skill of my medical team. So, I woke up and decided to take the day off, read my book on the beach for a few hours, maybe buy a bottle of bubbles for dinner and celebrate in style!

I did all these things and enjoyed my day with my fabulous husband and family. Later that same evening I received a distressed email from a close friend to say that his brother had just been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour but not many details at that stage. I offered my support and advised how important it was for him to stay positive for his brother and to remain calm until further details were forthcoming.

Was this my poke in the ribs to remind me to forever be grateful for how lucky I am? Was it a message to celebrate but to remain cautious? Whatever the message, I remain very thankful and always aware that there is always someone, somewhere else fighting to survive.