Hi, been in my local hospital for a week. Today told by mdt I have a glioma but waiting on a biopsy. I am only 47 and feeling very overwhelmed at the moment.
Hi, been in my local hospital for a week. Today told by mdt I have a glioma but waiting on a biopsy. I am only 47 and feeling very overwhelmed at the moment.
Hello and thanks for your enquiry,
I can appreciate that you are feeling overwhelmed by your current situation. I can signpost you to further sources of information and support from other relevant organisations.
The UK Brain Tumour charity have information on having a brain tumour biopsy They also provide an information pack for people newly diagnosed with a brain tumour, and there are 4 helpful booklets, concerning what to do when you have a brain tumour diagnosis They have an information and support line, and also oversee online brain tumour support groups.
Another UK organisation Brain Tumour Support also have a helpline, and are able to provide ongoing support to patients.
At some point, you may be given the contact details of a hospital clinical nurse specialist (CNS), who can provide ongoing support and information, as they may be involved in your hospital care moving forward.
I hope that this reply helps,
Kind regards,
Vanda
Cancer Information Nurse
Thanks I’ll have a look x