high grade brain tumor

4 weeks after i lost use of my right hand side i went from thinking i had a stroke to being told it was not a stroke.

I had a leision on my brain stem and more tests.

Yesterday it was confirmed i have a high grade tumour where my spine meets my brain stem.

Biopsy is not possible as to risky. Cant opperate so starting with radiotheropy.

12 -15 months life expectancy.

 

  • Hello tph898

    I'm sorry to hear about what has been happening for you over the past  4 weeks and that it has resulted in this diagnosis. Understandably it's a very difficult time. 

    We do have members here who have been given similar prognosis albeit with different types of cancer and I hope that some of them will feel able to pop by and reply to your post. 
    You might also like to have a look at The Brain Tumour charity. They have a number of active support groups and I'm sure that you'll be able to connect with others there who are living with high grade tumours and have experience of brain radiotherapy. 

    Here at CRUK we've a team of nurses that you're welcome to call if you feel it would help to talk to someone. They are back in the office on Tuesday following the ban kholiday weekend and you can call them on 0808 800 4040 (normal hours Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm). 

    I hope that you don't have to wait too long to start your treatment and that things go smoothly. 

    Sending my best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator