Alex 34 Brain Tumour Stage 2 (they hope) Glioma

6 weeks ago I was told I have a brain tumour, told to surrender my driver's license (seems fairly inconsequential but I mention it as it felt catastrophic to me having driven half of my life) and I will be having surgery within a few months. Prognosis depends on severity of the cancer, scans next week will reveal more.

I have a wonderful partner, incredible friends, but I tell you  what I've never felt so lonely. It's incomprehensible to me to have a brain tumour at this age so it's no wonder people around me don't know what to say. I'm sure the "just got to stay positive man" will resonate with some of you.

Anyway I arrived here after a night out, lost, lonely, overwhelmed.

  • Hello again Alex, 

    I noticed you haven't had a reply to your introductory post just yet so I just want to stop by and reassure you that your post has been seen. My reply also gives our members another chance to see your post in case they missed it the first time around.

    I'm really glad you have a good support network around you, but it's completely understandable, and natural, to be feeling alone when you find yourself in a situation that no-one else can appreciate or fully understand unless they have gone through it themselves.

    I'm not sure if you have already come across this charity, but if not I just wanted to make you aware of The Brain Tumour Charity. They have a helpline you can call if you want to talk things through with them and they may be able to help you connect with others of a similar age who are on this journey as well.

    I hope this helps and I'm wishing you all the best with your scans next week.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator