11 year old son with DIPG Brain tumour

Hi my 11yr old was diagnosed with DIPG brain tumour on the 31st October, he's recently finished his 6 weeks of radiotherapy, it wasn't easy but my god he done so well and making progress daily,  Next MRI will be in approximately 5 weeks.

anyone else experiencing this with their child xx 

  • Hello Sgoaunty, 

    Your very brave little boy -  I am pleased that he is making so much progress and I am keeping everything crossed for his MRI in 5 weeks. We have information on our website on children brain tumours which you can find on this page

    I hope that you will manage to connect with other parents here who are going through this with their child and had a similar diagnosis. I thought I would mention [@Rodden]‍ whose son has also been diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 18. I am not sure if it is the same specific type of brain tumour but radiotherapy was also being considered for treatment and I am sure as parents going through a similar experience, you will have a lot to say to one another. You can read [@Rodden]‍ 's story on this page and don't hesitate to drop a line in there if you wish. 

    Sending your boy some positive vibes and wishing him the very best for his treatment. Let us know how things develop and what the MRI shows - we'll be thinking of you in the next few weeks!

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

  • Thanks It will be a tough journey hospital on Tuesday x

  • brave little boy bless him xx

    you've been super brave too though.

    good luck 

    getting cancer so young is awful. my boyfriend is 19 with terminal cancer which is agonising :(

    best wishes to you all xx