Hello YvonneCo and thanks for your post

I am very sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and the treatment you are about the start. This must be a very difficult time for you.

I can understand you having questions but i'm afraid as we are not involved directly in your care we can't say what this 12-18 months may mean exactly for you.

We have a section called survival for brain and spinal cord tumours on our website that explains the factors that can affect this. Things such as the type, size, grade and position of the tumour affects survival but so does the general health and fitness levels of the patient and the type of treatment a person can have, and how they respond to it. 

Often when a patient asks how long they may have the doctors predict a time frame based on their experience of other patients who have had a similar diagnosis and treatment. Of course there are people who will live beyond this and others who sadly die much sooner. Do talk to your own doctor about this more if you want some more answers, although they may not be able to offer much more than they have already told you.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Wishing you all the best,

Take care

Naomi

Hello YvonneCo and thanks for your post

I am very sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and the treatment you are about the start. This must be a very difficult time for you.

I can understand you having questions but i'm afraid as we are not involved directly in your care we can't say what this 12-18 months may mean exactly for you.

We have a section called survival for brain and spinal cord tumours on our website that explains the factors that can affect this. Things such as the type, size, grade and position of the tumour affects survival but so does the general health and fitness levels of the patient and the type of treatment a person can have, and how they respond to it. 

Often when a patient asks how long they may have the doctors predict a time frame based on their experience of other patients who have had a similar diagnosis and treatment. Of course there are people who will live beyond this and others who sadly die much sooner. Do talk to your own doctor about this more if you want some more answers, although they may not be able to offer much more than they have already told you.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Wishing you all the best,

Take care

Naomi