Lost my wife to a type 4 Glioblastoma in 2 weeks!

Hi so my wife was recently suffering from migraines, which wasn't uncommon, but this time they lasted a few days.   We called the GP on day 4 and later that day we thought she was suffering from a stroke, due to her suffering from facial paralysis on her left side of her face.

she was admitted to hospital and after a CT scan she was diagnosed with a brain tumour.  4 days later she had surgery to remove the tumour, which was later diagnosed as a stage 4 Glioblastoma.   Sadly, she also suffered a stroke and we were told she would not be able to have any further treatment as her condition was not strong enough and she then passed away just 7 days later on the 30th November.

due to the whole covid situation I wasn't allowed to see her when she was at her most conscious and only saw her when she was in an induced coma and when she passed away.

we have a 3 year old daughter and I'm just lost.      We didn't get to discuss what was happening.    She had no real symptoms, and when she showed her first visible symptom she died just 11 days later.

they said it was a high grade tumour and it grew in 4-6 weeks.

my whole world was ripped away in less than 2 weeks and I just can't comprehend what has happened.

 

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  • Dear Bistokid,

    I feel your pain. It was just around a year ago when my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 GBM. She had surgery then chemo and radio, but nothing worked and the tumours became larger. She survived until 9 July this year. I was able to care for her which gives me some comfort, but I struggle through the days now. Then in October I lost my father who had been sick with end stage Parkinson's. I hadn't had time to process Loss then another. It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm on this forum crying whilst reading your post. Your poor wife went really fast and not having had time to discuss anything is excruciating. Please be very strong and take your time getting into a routine again as it's going to be a long process. The covid situation does not make it easier, I have hardly left home since July, but I found God again and he gets me through the days. You have your daughter and your wife's memory is alive in her and she will give you the courage and support and you will give her the love and support also. You will get through this, it's just going to be a very difficult time for a while, but after every difficulty comes ease so be patient and calm and take your time. 
    I am Thinking and praying for you to make your situation easier.

    Z

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  • Dear Bistokid,

    I feel your pain. It was just around a year ago when my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 GBM. She had surgery then chemo and radio, but nothing worked and the tumours became larger. She survived until 9 July this year. I was able to care for her which gives me some comfort, but I struggle through the days now. Then in October I lost my father who had been sick with end stage Parkinson's. I hadn't had time to process Loss then another. It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm on this forum crying whilst reading your post. Your poor wife went really fast and not having had time to discuss anything is excruciating. Please be very strong and take your time getting into a routine again as it's going to be a long process. The covid situation does not make it easier, I have hardly left home since July, but I found God again and he gets me through the days. You have your daughter and your wife's memory is alive in her and she will give you the courage and support and you will give her the love and support also. You will get through this, it's just going to be a very difficult time for a while, but after every difficulty comes ease so be patient and calm and take your time. 
    I am Thinking and praying for you to make your situation easier.

    Z

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