Is this normal

About 6 months ago my husband was diagnosed with a grade 4 brain tumour which was untreatable. He did have 1 course if radiotherapy and chemo but didnt do anything. About 2 months ago he went down hill having seizures and we thought he was nearing the end. He was moved to a care home which didnt work out as he became very aggressive and violent. I now care for him at home. For the last 2 weeks he seems to have turned a corner and like a new person. We go out everyday and have a little walk and a coffee and he eats 3 full meals a day but for the last 2 days he hasnt want to leave the house and just sits watching tv all day and has become very agitated and verbally aggressive. 

My questions are is it normal to have a good couple of weeks and then bad? Is this a sign end of life is coming? Is aggression normal with a brain tumour? 

  • Hi there ...

    So sorry your going through this ... sadly brain tumours affect so much in the brain .. it can make placid people aggressive... and sometimes the other way round ... and I've known lots of times, someone will rally ... and then a while later, slip back ... all I can say is go with the flow ... whatever mood or world he's in, accept that ... and please know if he was a gentle soul before, then the aggression isn't about you, it's about what he's going through ... he must be scared, anxious ... all emotions you can imagine ...

    So yea, this will probly be the hardest time you know ... but understand it's far harder for him ... saying that, when it gets too much, get out ... go for a walk or coffee, or visit someone.... look after you too .. it's a horrible time, but understanding makes it bearable ... and hopefully, he'll become him again near the end of his journey ... my loved one did ... for a couple days, and it made letting the temper go over our heads ... even though it was heart breaking at the time ....

    Sending a vertual hug.... Chrissie x