I was coming up to 5yrs clear & booked a trip to the UK on 3rd December, then was diagnosed on 11 October with a brain tumour. Had it removed & was paralysed on the left side but spent 6 weeks in hospital and rehab working hard & made my trip just in time (albeit with a broken rib I didn't know about). I had a full body scan in January & was told there was no cancer in my body but after an MRI this month I now have another tumour on the other side of the brain, much smaller & on the surface. Has anyone else experienced this & can I expect to have these tumours constantly popping up or have people just had a one off & nothing else for years. I see my surgeon next week but in turmoil that this could happen again so quickly. I live alone but have lots of supportive friends but my depression has hit another all time low, am I doomed or could this be a one off?

It's taken some time for me to be able to respond to your post @debbiemc. I can't believe how much can be thrown at a person and they still remain standing. Take care.And have fun with your groupieness (and don't be TOO appropriate). I can't say I was ever a Slade fan but I have got their Christmas song on my phone as a ringtone (I keep meaning to change it but at this rate it'll still be there next Christmas).

@DebbieMc your story takes my breathe away !! Can't help out with advice but I can sure send you massive hugs .So glad your friends are there for you .F**k cancer !Wishing you all the best xxx<3

I’m sorry I took so long in responding Debbie. I used to be a hard nut but BC has turned me into a softy and your story had me in tears. I know we cope because we have no choice but I am still sending you the biggest snuggle hug. I cannot answer your original question and I guess only your onco or surgeon can, but ultimately, everybody is different. I love the fact you are out there rockin it. xxxxx

@kmakm Haha while my mother thought it was totally innapropriate everyone else started calling me a groupie, the band is Slade. You might remember them from the glam & glitter days, two of the originals who started it are still in it & I had a ball chatting & spending time with them (in an appropriate manner of course). I really hope the surgeon tells me what I need to have done rather than give a choice, hopefully he's familiar with these types of tumours and can reassure me that they are more like cysts rather than cancer & completely safe.Wishing all the best to others going through cancer treatment at the moment, it's a horrid disease because it's unknown & every case is different. xx

Gosh @DebbieMc - you have really been put thru the ringer with your diagnoses & treatment & losses of family & fur buddies ..... Well done on getting out there & enjoying your Rock Chick status!! I am in a bit of a 'time warp' as well - LOVING music up to & including the 80s/90s ( I am 66)..... there's not much 'modern stuff' that I can be bothered with. Like you - I was shy & retiring as a 'youngie' - but now - I lead our local Ukulele Group & act a real 'fool' in front of our audiences to bring joy to others!! (We have 4 gigs next Mon/Tues at Old folks homes & another one on Wed) before starting a new set of songs for our next gigs in May!!Keep acting disgracefully & keep 'em guessing ..... I have a buddy with 'F**k Cancer' tattooed on his shoulder ...... Take care & big hugs coming your way xxxxx

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DebbieMc
Member
7 years ago
@Kat09 I'm so very sorry to hear you have also lost your child, the worst thing people can say to you is that God only gives you what you can handle. The fact you're still alive doesn't mean you've handled it but had to live with it & it's heartbreaking. Yes you always are thinking 'what next' & now one of the lovely ladies in the UK who drove us around has passed away from ovarian cancer. The other is fighting for life after a heart attack, as you wisely say we have to concentrate on the positives in our lives to keep going. I'll follow your battle & hope there is something I can say that will help you along. xo
Kat09
Member
7 years ago
Wow @DebbieMc what a heartbreaking time you have had the universe can be so cruel! I too have sadly lost a child my eldest daughter died just over 10 years ago at 16. I guess those loses make us even stronger when faced with adversity and we choose to live life and hold onto the good memories and the positives in our lives to help keep us strong. You gotta wonder though how much crap do you really have to go through, you are amazing and I thankyou for reaching out to me when I posted about my new battle xo
DebbieMc
Member
7 years ago
@Sister Thank you, I heard Noddy screaming IT'S CHRISTMAS over & over a couple of nights ago & couldn't work out where it was coming from. Somehow I'd changed my ringtone & it was my mobile calling, I don't recall putting that on. I can blame tumourbrain for my forgetfulness.
If not a Slade fan I'm mad on Guns n Roses too, they helped me through the mastectomy & chemo during those times I was too fatigued to do anything but lie on the lounge. My breast cancer nurse phoned me this morning and said the tumour might even be too small to operate on which I hadn't thought of. Will be interesting to hear what is said on Tuesday about the intentions of treatments.
Sister
Member
7 years ago
It's taken some time for me to be able to respond to your post @debbiemc. I can't believe how much can be thrown at a person and they still remain standing. Take care.

And have fun with your groupieness (and don't be TOO appropriate). I can't say I was ever a Slade fan but I have got their Christmas song on my phone as a ringtone (I keep meaning to change it but at this rate it'll still be there next Christmas).
iserbrown
Member
7 years ago
@DebbieMc
To read your story it really tugs at the heart strings . What a so and so!
Here's hoping your treatment plan brings a good outcome.

Smiled at your enjoyment of Slade. The song Don't Blame Me is with me and woo hoo good memories - thank you for that!

Take care and best wishes
Michele_B
Member
7 years ago
Wow, @DebbieMc, I am in awe of you and your positivity!! To have come through these losses in your life as well as your own battle shows what strength you have.You have made me realise how lucky I am.
Gosh, Slade...that takes me back!!!
Sending you the very best wishes and big hugs. Keep on rocking! Xxx
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
Dear @DebbieMc,

K xox <3
kitkatb
Member
7 years ago
Hi @DebbieMc I just can't even imagine what you have gone through. But wow you sound like you have a great bunch of friends there to support you. Hoping also your appointment goes okay we sure will be thinking of you. I also loved Slade growing up as I grew up in the Midlands as well. Big Hugs to you. xo
arpie
Member
7 years ago
All the best with your appointment, @DebbieMc - we'll be thinking of you xx
DebbieMc
Member
7 years ago
@kmakm Haha while my mother thought it was totally innapropriate everyone else started calling me a groupie, the band is Slade. You might remember them from the glam & glitter days, two of the originals who started it are still in it & I had a ball chatting & spending time with them (in an appropriate manner of course).
I really hope the surgeon tells me what I need to have done rather than give a choice, hopefully he's familiar with these types of tumours and can reassure me that they are more like cysts rather than cancer & completely safe.
Wishing all the best to others going through cancer treatment at the moment, it's a horrid disease because it's unknown & every case is different. xx