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[Bowie92]

As if our family couldn’t become more devastated after the sudden death of my nephew one year ago. Three weeks after the 1 year mark of her sons death, my sister was diagnosed with glioblastoma, (aug. 2022), Tumor removal was 4 cm. She is currently having radiation and chemotherapy. As of today she is only experiencing mild nausea from treatment. All of this is such positive news, I am feeling helpless with her mental health as to why this is happening to her and her family. How do I help her stay positive when all we can think about is how did this 55 year old woman be diagnosed with this cancer.

[Salsann1e]

so sorry to hear about your sister. i was diagnosed in june this year and it came out the blue after being very fit and healthy. i asked the consultant how it could happen and he said you are just unlucky. i have had surgery to remove the tumour and just finished radiotherapy and chemo which wasn’t too bad apart from sone sickness and losing my hair. trying to stay upbeat and positive. best wishes to your sister xx

[JC59]

Hi there, sorry to hear this news about your sister, my sister was diagnosed back in January this year and was very fit and healthy the consultant told her it was just bad luck, not what you want to hear. She is doing well at the moment and we take one day at a time, my sister lives alone so I support her as much as I can and we have recently been away for a short break, stay positive and enjoy family time best wishes xx

[Tansi75]

Sorry to hear about your sister. I was diagnosed with my grade 4 glio in May 2010, four months after my elder brother had passed away from the same type of tumour. When I bumped into his Oncologist after my diagnosis and asked about our circumstances, he said that unfortunately it wasn't an uncommon occurrence. My tumour was about 3cm in size, so it is important for you all to stay positive at the moment and beyond.

I have placed a couple of postings on the Brain Tumour Charity's Brian App Discussion Board regarding my experiences, which you might find useful.

Most of all, spend time together laughing as much as possible, it is a great healer and focus on the future. It is possible to fight this disease and for your sister and family to still have a long life together. It might be useful to consider that you are all at another crossroads in your lives, which can take you in any direction you wish to choose.

Stay positive no matter what, take each day and step one at a time.

I wish you all the very best for a long and positive future together.