Jan 5, 2022 | STORIES
Out of the blue I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. A sore left eye led to an MRI which revealed a large tumour wrapped around my optic nerve, carotid artery, growing from the front of my forehead to the back of my head. Described to me like ivy, it was invasive and...
Jan 5, 2022 | STORIES
I never expected my husband to propose marriage when he did. It was the afternoon of June 15th and around us, there was the beeping of IVs and the murmurings of visitors. Every now and then a nurse would speak and a food trolley would rattle as it moved down the...
Dec 10, 2021 | STORIES
I couldn’t wait until 2020 was finished due to continual lockdowns and other issues because of COVID. I missed seeing my workmates and playing soccer with my Over 45s team. Finally, I commenced annual leave in mid-December 2020 and used the opportunity to catch up...
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...
