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

Sending love, i hope you get definite answers soon. Try to stay positive for now until you are armed with facts x

Ive not read the full thread, but im an a&e staff nurse and we find tumours on CTs often, usually not suspected ones, and the CT scan is preformed for another reason. A&E drs have to tell patients of the findings, that a mass has been found, assuming they have capacity, that they will be referred to neurology and for an MRI. But they wont generally be able to tell a patient anything further, as the mri is necessary which is reviewed by neurology radiography.

Thinking of you and sending a hand hold. 💐
Do call your parents. Xx

I am so sorry OP. There are many scenarios with brain tumours. Yes, A&E is a common scenario because symptoms are often nebulous.
Sending love and support.

This is a horrible shock OP but don’t get ahead of yourself. Can DH come back with an excuse for the kids…mum needs pyjamas/phone charger etc?

You need somebody to talk to. Who can give you space to feel everything and help you keep it all in perspective.

So sorry, op, huge hugs to you 🫂

What a horrible shock, hope that you soon get definitive answers and yes do ring your Mum, if you were my daughter I would want to know ❤️

Gosh, I bet you’re reeling. But you’re on the path to getting it treated. My husband had a brain tumour, so long ago neither of us can remember what year it was. He is fine now.

I hope tomorrow brings better news💓

Yes phone your mum. She’d be very sad to know that you delayed contacting her. We need our mums at a time like this. God, life throws such curveballs…
Don’t google and maybe they can give you something to help you get some sleep.

It's probably just me but I wouldn't tell my parents until I had something more concrete to share because there would be more questions than I could possibly answer and I would find that exhausting. Again, may be just me, may be just my parents.

Call your parents op, you don't need to be alone and your there baby they'll want to be there for you.

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. It will be a huge shock.

They will probably want to do a biopsy to determine exactly which type of brain tumour you have and whether it is malignant or benign. I would advise you to have someone with you at any appointments, as it can be very difficult to take everything in, and also for moral support.

Try to keep an open mind until you have a firm diagnosis. Everyone's brain tumour is different and a lot will depend on its type and location within the brain.

It's a difficult road to travel but I really hope it is operable and that they can treat it successfully.

As PPs have said, try not to Google and wait until you have the facts from your doctors.

Sending you my very best wishes x

Just had a lovely fr give mr a hug

Sending you positive vibes @Wells37 . I hope your results are as positive as can be.

Oh gosh you poor thing- but don't despair. Look up ProfrScolyer on Insta. And definitely call your parents. They will want to know and support you right away. Sending hugs

It's so scary for you, as others have said, you will find out what can be done pretty quickly. Thinking of you tonight

My best friend was diagnosed 3 years ago. She is well. Working and living her life to the full.
Tumours are all different. Try not to google until you know what you’re dealing with. The first few months were awful. But now things are much more positive. There are treatments available and people still go on to live a good long life after diagnosis

Thinking of you op and sending positive thoughts x

Not sure if this is the right thing for you to do but I would wait until I knew more before telling my parents/children.
Thinking of you and sending a hug.

So sorry to hear this, these kind of things always cause so much stress and worry. I know it's only my experience but like other PP I know not one but 2 people who have had various tumours of the brain and both were given the all clear after treatment. It's at least positive that it's been found and you are in the right place to be seen by the people who know about this. Wishing you the best possible outcome.

I can’t imagine how terrified you must feel op. Lots of posts on here with positive outcomes. Sending you strength xxx

I know it's really frightening, but I know three people who have recovered from brain tumours. One has become a Cambridge professor and another has a really amazing YouTube following as a singer - they are 10-30 years down the line. Thinking of you!

You’ve got this OP. Sending you hugs and best wishes x

Sending hugs x

Thinking of you. Sending love and hugs x