Tumour of the brain

[sg]

I've Googled this of course, but can you give me second/third hand accounts of the death of a friend or loved one, from a brain tumour.
no need to be kind, just clinical.
many thanks

[ethandron]

if you google 'macmillan brain tumour forum' you'll find a lot of information and support, and you can join the forum and ask whatever questions you need answers to. the people there are very kind but also very realistic and honest.

[Nosha123]

so sorry to hear about your Dads diagnosis... I agree with many here that each B Tumour affects every differently - but the advice you have had seems pretty accurate.
My cousin lost her 6ys old to one a few years ago and I have to say it was the darkest time of my life. Hers was inoperable and they decided against RT since it wouldnt actually cure or eradicate and only prolong the inevitable.
She first lost movement in one arm, then the other, and found it hard to walk. Speech became slurred. She also unfortunately threw up a lot and became somtimes aggressive (due to frustration too I think). She did suffer with heaqdaches a lot - but never complained. Eventually she stopped eating other than jelly and ice cubes and the Macmillan nurse alerted her family when the time had come. Her passing on was peaceful...
Its important that your dad tells the doctors or someone when his medication is not enough - so if he is in pain to say so and they can make him more comfortable.
I'm afraid it doesnt sound like you have long... which from his persepective may be a small blessing in that he wont suffer on for many many months.
Thoughts with you!

[Nosha123]

Oh and her prognosis was 6-12 months but in reality was much quicker than that.. and she survived just 3 months.

Sorry if this isnt what you want to hear - but you did want the true facts.

[Nosha123]

and another thing!!! we should all only use mobile phones if absolutely necessary!!! A friend of my cousins is actually a brain surgeon and lost her own sister to a BT. SHe said she is seeing more cases of BT's these days than ever and recommends light use only of mobile phones and not to children under age of 14 as their skulls are much thinner and not able to protect from the radiation they give off...

I know we cant all live in a bubble.... and wrap our kids in cotton wool... but please be aware of the possible dangers of mobile phones! They are worse than the actual masts themselves!

[sg]

Hi, Thanks for your viewsNosha.
You have reminded me that my dad actually attached a crystal to his phone once, bonkers as he is - to stop the harmful rays afecting his brain!
Oh the irony.