Oct 28, 2020 | STORIES
In mid-2018 I was a healthy, happy 52-year-old, enjoying a challenging and rewarding career and a great family life. One day in June changed my life and my family’s lives. After having increased difficulty typing and holding cutlery with my left hand, I rang my GP for...
Oct 28, 2020 | STORIES
I was having spasmodic major headaches, slurred speech, severe balance, vision, spatial and mobility issues. Many friends had started pointing out my symptoms, insisting I seek medical attention. Something was wrong. I also had a major issue while flying home from...
Oct 26, 2020 | STORIES
My story began like many other brain tumour diagnosis – a middle of the night unexpected seizure. I awoke around 3 am and recognised that my left leg was shaking and I couldn’t stop it! I nudged my husband awake with the words “I can’t stop my leg from...
Aug 21, 2019 | STORIES
Lyn Phelan is a long-term GBM survivor and her brain tumour experience features on the High Grade Glioma video on the Multi-cultural section of this website....
May 1, 2019 | STORIES
In 2011 Colin McCulloch was struck down with a life-threatening brain tumour, an ependymoma. His tumour was in the centre of his brain and the size of a small orange. After 2 craniotomies, rehabilitation and ongoing treatments, he is now the Trading Manager at...
