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...
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,...
