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Our Support Line will be closed over the Christmas period, from 2pm on Tuesday the 24th of December. Our Support Team will be back from 9am on Thursday the 2nd...

Hello, dear reader! 😀 My name is Ronja Pöyhönen and I am a 22-year-old medical student from southern Finland studying in third year in university in Riga,...

Hello, dear reader! 😀 My name is Ronja Pöyhönen and I am a 22-year-old medical student from southern Finland studying in third year in university in Riga,...

My husband was told he has a tumor in the right cerebellum its about 2cm. Was told to come back in 6months for another brain scan, told to eat right and walk...

Hi, new here. My husband has been on cabergolin since April, to shrink a macro benign pituitary adenoma. He's struggling with side effects, that don't seem...

Hi all, A general question, and I am a first timer on here. Has anyone ever explored the route of getting a second opinion regarding treatment path/diagnosis....

My husband has just been diagnosed with a brain tumour aged 32. He had a seizure back in March and they didn’t do a CT, and then no symptoms until now, which...

Hi Brain Tumour Charity community It seems I've resisted sharing about myself and my journey. So, this is a first step to open up and connect with this...

My name is Carole. My partner Kristy has had brain cancer for 12 years. Three surgeries during that time. Our team in the Hunter is not prepared to operate on...

I have appointment with neurosurgeon in a few weeks feeling anxious and would some suggestions on what questions I should be asking

Hi All, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor grade 2 Ependymoma in March of 2024. I had surgery but the doctor could only remove 10 To 15 % because of the...

I have recently been diagnosed with 2 meningiomas one is pressing on my trigeminal nerve and the other a small one in temperature area have appointment...

Hello, its a first time joining a forum like this and to be honest I feel like a bit of an imposter, as my tumour is located in my pituitary gland, so not...

Greetings & Blessings all! Been dealing with my Oligodendroglioma (stage 2 >>> stage 3 Anaplastic mixed) since 2003…all good things & to be honest can not...

Hey all! First off I’m new to the group but also I’m new to my brain tumour! (Well 10 months new!!) last June I was diagnosed with a hypothalamic/optic pathway...

Hi, My sister in her early 30th was diagnosed with a brain tumor a couple of months ago and I would like to know how you and your family dealt with similar...

Any advice on what to expect post surgery? My husband is having his op this Wednesday

hi there, I’m wondering if I can apply for my driving licence earlier as it may take a while to come through. i had my operation last October and I was told...

Hello, my partner underwent a temporal lobe resection 5 days ago to remove a 3cm tumour from her brain. The surgery itself was a success and they believe they...

Hi everyone Hope you’re all doing OK. Is there anyone out there who has a DNET that can’t be removed? I know that only treatment/cure is total surgical...

So I had my craniotomy on Wednesday afternoon to remove a 4.5cm low grade Glioma in my right temporal lobe that I was diagnosed with in October. My surgeon was...

Some decisions are tough, but a National Brain Tumour Strategy is a No Brainer. We're calling for: 🔬Pioneering research into brain tumours. 🏥Access to...

A brain tumour diagnosis can mean that you need to consider adjusting your working arrangements, hours and sometimes the type of work you do. If a partner is...

Hi, I'm looking for others who have this rare type of benign brain tumour. What are some of your symptoms and what has been your journey in getting help. I...

I was diagnosed with a Pituitary Tumour March 2023. It had caused Cushings Disease. Tumour removed 1st June 2023. Very successful and cured Cushings Disease -...

G33 YO male patient diagnosed in 2019 with Anaplastic Astrocytoma - Grade III - IDH Mutant. Tumor size was reduced following treatment. IVOSIDENIB is being...

We know that this time of year can be difficult for many in the brain tumour community, which is why our Support Services will still be opening at reduced...

Hi, Looking for input on a new suggested drug for patients with Anaplastic Astrocytoma. Anyone here familiar with this condition? T

Hi, my partner has recently been diagnosed with a 3cm, Grade 2 Low Grade Tumour of the temporal lobe. She had an MRI for other reasons, so it was picked up by...

Hey guys, Can anyone recommend a government scheme or grant that we could turn to, to help take the pressure off our struggle in making our mortgage payments...