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Hello, I’m 65 and so low - 90% of my brain tumour was removed 3 weeks ago but I don't know if I have less than a year or if the tumour has been suppressed

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I had a craniotomy 3 weeks ago yesterday and an MRI on the 21st Feb. I was awake 2-3 hours, my speech was awful but is fine now.

the surgeon could only take 90% of the tumour as my speech line ran straight through the middle of the tumour. He did a biopsy where he picked up that there were grade 4 cells. He confused me, said that what was left was grade 2 but he would treat them as grade 4.

my radiotherapy treatment is starting 30th March.

i don’t know if I’ll just have less than a year to live or if the tumour is suppressed.

i had zero symptoms and it didn’t grow from October last year to the op ! 

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    I don’t get headaches, never have

  • Hello Gemini60

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently undergone surgery for a brain tumour. It's understandable with the uncertainty that you're feeling so low at the moment. Hopefully, in the coming weeks as you continue your treatment, things will become clearer, and the team will be able to give you some reassurance. 

    We know that many people struggle with a rollercoaster of emotions. We have some information on our website about how cancer can make you feel but if you think it may help to chat with one of our nurses, I know they would be happy to listen and offer any advice and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040.

    Keep posting here at Cancer Chat if it helps to have a safe space to put down in writing how you're feeling, ask any questions or chat with others who understand. We're here for you.

    Sending my best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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