My uncle has just been diagnosed with brain cancer. Taking steroids but having hallucinations. Is this normal? We don't know what's going to happen next

My uncle has in last 2 days been diagnosed with with brain cancer he has 3 one very big at the front 2 at the back and been told there’s nothing they can do he has also just literally started hallucinating as taking steroids is this normal? Will he be back to knowing where he is etc

We have no answers yet as to what the next step is he lives on his own and has nobody else just don't know what’s going to happen

Is anyone in or been in a similar situation?

Thank you 

  • Welcome to the forum Toady although I'm really sorry to hear your uncle has been diagnosed with brain cancer. This must be a very difficult time, especially after finding out his brain tumours can't be cured.

    I really do hope the hallucinations your uncle was experiencing have subsided since making this post but if they haven't improved, or got worse, then don't hesitate to get in touch with his medical team or the NHS on 111 for further support and advice. 

    I hope this information we have on our website about controlling symptoms of brain tumours and the support at home that will be available to your uncle will be useful, but if you'd like to speak to one of our cancer nurses about any of this, you can give them a call next week on 0808 800 4040 between 9a.m - 5p.m. They will do all they can to answer your questions and give you a better idea of what will happen next.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar situation with their loved ones will stop by soon to share their experiences and advice but in the meantime, we're thinking of you Toady and sending you all our support at this very challenging and uncertain time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator