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...
May 1, 2019 | STORIES
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...
Oct 12, 2018 | STORIES
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,...
Jan 15, 2015 | STORIES
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...
Jan 6, 2015 | STORIES
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...
