My Cancer Diary

It all started when I was little, I was diagnosed with cancer as a child, my parents were beside themselves with fear and horror. Back then it was the horrible nasty chemotherapy and radiotherapy which unfortunately destroyed part of my brain. My parents were told that I might not be able to have children but I proved everyone wrong I have 3 wonderful children. I have been to many hospital trips and have to stay in. Back then I didn't know what was going on but what I'm experiencing now is the onset of being exposed to radiation as a child, But I got on with my life like normal, I was then diagnosed in 2018 with thyroid cancer and was also told that I had 6 brain tumours and that I was deaf in one ear all at the same time (I was crushed). It's not something that you want to hear at all, I had my operation in xxxx, so I get back on my feet again, now I'm under 3 hospitals. I was diagnosed again in 2020 with two more brain tumours and a disease called Addisons, I later had surgery in 2021 to remove 2 of my brain tumours, now I have 6 brain tumours again. I was recently told that I would have to have more surgery to remove another tumour that has grown in the last few years. After everything that has gone on through my life I'm still grateful that I have my children that I adore and my partner, I even have a part time job that I love. I walk around with a smile, Think positive, it's Awesome 

  • Hello FireHeart1

    I wanted to just post to say thank you for sharing your story with the Cancer Chat community. You've certainly been on a journey! 

    I'm glad to hear that you're being monitored and cared for by multiple teams and that they're monitoring things. 

    You're right that positive thinking can make a huge difference to our quality of life. I'm not saying it's always easy - we all have days when it's difficult to think and feel that way. But I know many of our members here will agree that we have a choice how to approach the hand that we're dealt and appreciating the positives - however small or large - brings joy. 

    I wish you well for your upcoming surgery and hope that your recovery goes smoothly. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • To Moderator Jenn

    Thank you for replying back to me, I wanted to share my story  with everyone so that they would know that they are not alone and indeed miracles can happen. Thank you I hope so too, I think this surgery is the most challenging one yet. I agree positive thinking can be hard for people but Nobody is alone, I will keep writing to let you know how my journey is going too