Brain tumour

[Scarlett]

My friend has just been diagnosed with a very large, deep brain tumour. Is it possible for him to recover? Or should I now expect the worst? He is currently in hospital, about to be transferred to a specialist place in Southampton.

[dancealot13]

Its really hard to say Scarlett. It depends on so many different circumstances. Find out as many facts as you can and then you'll beable to get an idea of where he is in the healing process. Stay positive for your friend. Ill say many prayers.

[WendyS]

Sorry about your friend Scarlett. I guess it will depend largely on whether the tumour is malignant or not and how accessible it is. . My brother was diagnosed with a large brain tumour some years ago. They virtually had to temporary remove his ear to remove it but it was non malignant and he got his ear back on that side, but not his hearing. I was amazed at the skill of the surgeons who operated on him for 14 hours. Will keep my fingers crossed for him.

[raysparx]

Hi Scarlett,

Very sad News,as dancealot says it depends,but there is always hope so try to stay positive,a lot of people come through, can only wish your friend all the best and hope for the best, take care, Ray

I am not religious,but I do pop into a little church to gather my thoughts, and contemplate now and again, I will light a candle for you.

[Kay]

Im so sorry about your friend Scarlett. I agree with the others,it all depends if the tumour is malignant or benign. My brother-in-law had a very deep rooted rare and malignant brain tumour which could only be partially removed and has 7 brain op's over the years.That was 23 years ago,he's in his mid 60's now and still going (Thank God). I wish your friend good luck

[ermintrude35]

..a friend of mine was diagnosed with a rare and deep rooted tumour when she was 18 when she was an army cadet (she kept on colapsing during training and got mass abuse by the b!tch of an officer for being weak! but thats another story), she was told there wasn't much they could do about it, however her family found a specialist surgeon in the states and organised a massive fundrasing task, part of the tumour remains, 20 years on she is in a wheelchair , alive and living life to the full, travels the world and puts me to shame with her positive outlook on life, there is always hope scarlett, wishing your friend the best of luck...

[Jennykins]

Hey scarlett.. My Mom just had a tumor removed from her brain in the middle of Feb.. and it was a very large one.. She was also very sick and was not doing well at all before the surgery.. Now she is getting back to normal and things are looking up.. she has had a few scairs along the way after the surgery.. but thats all it was.. just a bump on the road right... I would prepair for the worst and expect the best.... Send good positive evergy to your friend... it will help... Even when your friend is feeling weak, sad and scaired.. you be strong for them and let them know there going to be ok.. no matter what you really feel... You have to remember scarlett.. your friend might be acting different for many reasons.. and one of the reasons is the fact that they have been told there's a chance they may die.. or live with a chance of many horrible side effects. Just be positive.. there is a very good chance your friend will be good as new... it will just take up to about 6 months and maybe even a year after the surgery before he's back up to par... I send you a big hug Scarlett.. and I send your friend my prayers...

[sanlou26]

Hi Scarlett,

This is something very close to my heart. I can only reiterate what others have said before. It depends on so many different things and eveyone is slightly different. I can only recommed that you stay positve for him, and support him in any way you can. Right now he will be scared, bewildered and probably not take in half the things that are being said to him.

I was diagnosed with a brain tumour four months ago and was quickly referred to a specialist surgeon in Plymouth. I have a very large (size of a satsuma) tumour in my left frontal lobe. Luckily after many tests it appears that it is not malignant and that they think it is slow growing. I am currently awaiting test results to confirm this. I was offered to take the wait and see route, but do have to have very regular MRI scans, medication, other tests and should I get to a point where I can't cope with the thought with it being there, I just have to ask and they will remove it. If it changes or my seizures and headaches become more frequent then the decision will be taken away and I will have to have the surgery. My point now that I have rambled on is that, four months ago I thought my life was over. I was scared and angry, I kept thinking they had got the wrong person and each time I went in to have tests I expected them to tell me that they had made a mistake. As time has gone on, I have, my family and friends have experianced so many different kinds of emotions and over time my emotions have become more stable ( I wouldn't say always), I have gone back to work part time, and starting to make plans again. So no please do not think the worst, as he will already be thinking that and he will need reasurance and someone who believes in him. All my best wishes to you and your friend.

Sandra