Jack’s Story

Jack’s Story

Jack was one of six sons of Ken Fleming. He was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) in July 2016 and died in April 2018, 22 months into his battle, and aged just 21. Ken has written a book that tells the story of the family’s fight (and eventual loss) to save...
Danielle’s Story

Danielle’s Story

Christmas is supposed to be such a wonderful time of year, not a time when you find out your boyfriend has brain cancer. My boyfriend, Jake and I were on a date night at the lovely outdoor cinema in Burswood. After getting home late, we went to bed. A few hours later,...
Julia’s Story

Julia’s Story

I was diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 29. Our children were still very young my twin step-daughters were 13, the eldest son was 9 and the youngest son was 6. The tumour was located in the third ventricle in the middle of the brain and a part of the brain’s CSF...
Geoff’s Story

Geoff’s Story

Geoff Davidson has provided BTAA with a very detailed story covering his diagnosis, treatment and recuperation covering the period 2001 – 2014. The following is an extract. Geoff’s Advice Stay positive and optimistic Continue normal daily home and work...