In a&e just told I have a brain tumour

[Wells37]

Just that really. It's 2cm ish on ct scan symptoms for 5 weeks. I can't stop crying. I just sent dh home as kids are at home.
Terrified

Hello @Wells37 . I hope you have now had the surgery, or that it's fast approaching. Today I'm taking my kids on the holiday of a lifetime. My brain surgery was February this year, and it's now time to make memories. Unfortunately we didn't have any critical illness cover, but I'm unlikely to need a pension, so meh, we're doing it. I'm saying this, because around the time of surgery it's incredibly difficult to think of anything else, but there is life out there, we just need to grab it with both hands while we can.

I'm having the surgery early next week, thank goodness. I just want it over with now.
I've realised we don't actually have critical illness just life insurance which will pay out if my prognosis isn't great. But I don't really want to think about that. Just one thing at a time. Applied for esa this week.
We have some other options financially and my mum and dad are very supportive and in a position to help financially too. So financially we are ok at the moment.
Just got back from having coffee with my lovely friend who's been my best friend since I was 15! It's lovely seeing her as I can completely be myself as she knows absolutely everything about me !

I’ve been thinking about you @Wells37 glad to hear you’ve a surgery date. Getting on with it helps. Will be thinking of you along with many other supportive mnetters.

@Icantfindanewname I hope you have a spectacular time and make fantastic memories big and small. I can’t find the words but much love your way too.

It all puts my current chemo queasiness into perspective.

Great you have a date. Hope you can have a restorative weekend.

Glad you have a date, one step at a time remember. Make more nice plans between now and the surgery. We will all be here when you need us.

That's great news you have a date. I have been thinking about you. One day at a time. Wishing you all the best

@Wells37 that's good you're having the op soon. Also great to hear you have such a lovely friend. They're priceless.

Sending kindest thoughts and positive vibes

Good luck with your surgery

Pleased to hear you have a date soon. Been thinking about you. Good friends are priceless. Good luck for the surgery.

I'll be thinking of you next week. I hope the op and recovery go really smoothly.

Good luck for next week xx

Hi OP, glad you have had a lovely day today. Not sure of your work situation, but totally worthwhile checking your work critical illness insurance. I worked for a company which was closed by the previous government, a colleague had a herat and lung transplant and although the company per se, no longer existed, the insurance did and paid out as she recovered. All the very best for your theatre debut!

Sending you lots of hugs and good wishes for your surgery. I’ll be thinking of you.

Glad you had a nice day with your friend.
I will have everything crossed for your surgery and some positive news for you and your loved ones. Xx

I've just read the whole thread and I just wanted to tell you that you have been so brave about everything, it's moved me to tears. I hope you realise how amazing you are! I wish you the best of luck for your surgery, I will be thinking of you x

I've logged on from the side of a sunny pool after a full day sightseeing and memory making to wish @Wells37 the very best wishes for the next week (it is Sunday today, right? 🤔)

I truly hope your surgery is fast and effective, and your recovery is as easy as it can be. Please don't worry if they staple your skin back together, I had 19 of the blumming things in and was convinced they would hurt coming out. Nope, absolutely no issue. If you're like me, you may end up with an anaesthetic which feels like a really long lasting dental anaesthetic 😂. I now cannot even see the scar, and it was quite bumpy to start with😁deep breaths, you can do this 🤗

I hope you have had a good weekend.

I also hope everything goes well with your surgery this week xx

Wishing you well for your surgery @Wells37

Wishing you all the best for your surgery

Thinking of you @Wells37 sending hugs x

wishing for the best outcome for you @Wells37 and a speedy recovery. 💐

Sending the best vibes and love. X

All the very best for your surgery xx

I hope your surgery went well @Wells37 and you have a good outcome. Sending a gentle hug