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Second brain tumour in 5 months
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?
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- Debbie, it's stories like yours that have me floundering for words, so many cruel losses and uncertainty have been thrown your way. I can only send you my very best wishes for the best possible outcome for you. It sounds as though you have some great friends and people around you so hopefully that will make things a little easier for you xxxx
- Well that's no fun Debbie. If it was me I would be wanting the tumor out while its small. I think my chemo I had and the hormone pills messed with some of my cells and now I am just quirky in that a tiny injury can develop into a whole tumor with no good reason. Fortunately I haven't had anything in the brain though.
If you are living alone I am wondering is your diet right? You can do a lot diet wise to help stop cancer returning. Cruciferous vegetables, turmeric and some herbal teas can all help keep your body in tip top health. - 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
- Well Debbie I'd call you a groupie!! ;) B) :pensive:
Keep it up, I say grow old disgracefully! K xox
PS Which band?! - 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 - @kmakm I'm 59 but since losing my family I've become ........ well I don't know what to call it. A rock chick? I just spent 4 weeks following my favourite band from the 70s around to 5 concerts, met them & spent time chatting to them which my teenage self would have fainted at the thought of. Went to a rock concert & threw bras on stage, screamed & waved but if you knew the old me I was the shy retiring person trying not to be noticed. I was determined the brain tumour was not going to stop me going to the UK and I walked around on 2 crutches making that dream come true as with cancer you just never know.
- @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 - Not at all! I have friends from every decade of my life. We are rich in one of the most important things in life. I'm in my fifties; you?
- Thanks so much @kmakm , I am blessed especially when I've known most of these friends for decades (makes me sound like an oldie :)
- Oh Debbie, you've known such terrible loss. My heart goes out to you. I'm glad you've got wonderful friends. And a pup. I'll keep everything crossed for you. Big hug, K xox
