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In a&e just told I have a brain tumour

930 replies

Wells37 · 26/09/2024 20:41

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

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HappyHome648 · 26/09/2024 22:52

Sending you all my love and positive energy tonight 💐

AhBiscuits · 26/09/2024 22:54

Sending best wishes OP. I hope there are some reasonable treatment options for you.

Ariela · 26/09/2024 22:56

Can I recommend you ask your DH/Mum/friend to come with you to write down as much as they can of what the consultant says when you've had the scans. Being a bit shocked right now, it's a lot to take in so you'll be able to read back and recap on the info that you've not taken in.

Fraaahnces · 26/09/2024 23:00

Oh Love, you must be feeling all the feelings. I have had a couple of friends of different ages go through this. Please don’t try and be strong for everyone else. Just allow yourself to feel whatever you are feeling.

caringcarer · 26/09/2024 23:01

5 years ago my DH collapsed at train station and someone called an ambulance to get him to hospital. They found my number from his phone. I arrived into the hospital and he didn't even know who I was. He had a tumour pressing on his pituitary and growing up to front of brain. He was sent to a specialist and they removed the tumor going into through his nose. They took almost 7 hours in surgery but removed all the tumour. He was absolutely fine once it was removed. He was in intensive care for 3 days and 10 more days in hospital then 2 more weeks off work. He made an absolute full recovery. Many tumours can be removed and people make full recoveries but obviously very scary when first discovered. DH has a yearly brain scan to check it hasn't regrown.

Maria1982 · 26/09/2024 23:01

Wells37 · 26/09/2024 22:38

They have given me a sleeping table and I feeling calmer. It's so noisy a&e is cramped.
Will tell my mum and dad tomorrow and don't want them driving over in a panic late.
They have a bed for me now so hoping it we be a quieter

I hope you can get some sleep OP.
sending good wishes and hugs and fingers crossed for some decent sleep while in hospital!

Do call your mum and dad in the morning. Even if it’s 5am when you wake up.
they would want to know. Hugs

MangoAndLimeNandos · 26/09/2024 23:03

Just to say I’m thinking of you. You’re in the best place and tomorrow will hopefully bring lots more answers for you xxx

Mischance · 26/09/2024 23:04

Such a lot for you to take in - sending strength.

ThreeLocusts · 26/09/2024 23:04

Here's hoping that things turn out better than they look now. I'll light a candle for you.

DearRussell · 26/09/2024 23:07

I’m so sorry and I’m thinking of you. I hope you get better news tomorrow. And I hope you can sleep tonight

Gagaandgag · 26/09/2024 23:07

Love and hugs for you all xx

Crispynoodle · 26/09/2024 23:08

Your mum will want to know. I know a young lady who had a brain tumour that was cancerous. She was operated on, had chemo and radiation before getting the all clear. She had a CT scan every 6 months then every year but it didn't come back. She has just got engaged to be married

RotiCanai · 26/09/2024 23:12

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Sending love, hope you manage to get some sleep and that tomorrow brings positive news for you.

WafflesOrIceCream · 26/09/2024 23:15

OP I will be thinking of you.You are in the best place for care and treatment!

Lean on people that offer you support including us on here.x.

TISSHA · 26/09/2024 23:18

Thinking of you, what an awful day - can’t imagine the shock and fear. You are in absolutely the right place, there is nowhere on earth you should be other than exactly where you are right now; surrounded by medics and being looked after. You’ve got this. Hopefully good news for you tomorrow. I’m so sorry you are having to deal with this. Courage.

Rainbowqueeen · 26/09/2024 23:19

I'm so sorry. Right now, just focus on what you need

We are all thinking of you and wishing the best possible outcome for you.

NPET · 26/09/2024 23:58

So sorry. They will do everything they can to deal with it. If you're still there, read, do puzzles, plan what to watch on TV (sounds silly but keeps you busy). Thinking of you.

Drinkdrinkduuurink · 26/09/2024 23:59

Sorry you are going through this OP. A plan will be put in place as soon as you know more. All the best.

Rachie1973 · 27/09/2024 00:31

How scary for you, I hope for positive news from the MRI xxx

Incakewetrust · 27/09/2024 00:37

So sorry you're going through this OP. Sending lots of love and keeping my fingers crossed that it'll be easily treated xx

Original poster
Wells37 · 27/09/2024 00:41

Just another dr who said I will have everywhere tomorrow and maybe mri.
He checked my breast for lumps too, nothing there.
No panicking its secondary sitte

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MissTrip82 · 27/09/2024 01:16

Goodness i’m sorry you’re dealing with this, how incredibly stressful. I‘m glad you’re in the right place to get more answers and I hope your treatment goes well.

IhateHPSDeaneCnt · 27/09/2024 01:42

I'm so sorry @Wells37. I hope you've got a bed and get some rest. Please let friends and family and accept any offers of help x

Hollyhobbi · 27/09/2024 02:29

caringcarer · 26/09/2024 23:01

5 years ago my DH collapsed at train station and someone called an ambulance to get him to hospital. They found my number from his phone. I arrived into the hospital and he didn't even know who I was. He had a tumour pressing on his pituitary and growing up to front of brain. He was sent to a specialist and they removed the tumor going into through his nose. They took almost 7 hours in surgery but removed all the tumour. He was absolutely fine once it was removed. He was in intensive care for 3 days and 10 more days in hospital then 2 more weeks off work. He made an absolute full recovery. Many tumours can be removed and people make full recoveries but obviously very scary when first discovered. DH has a yearly brain scan to check it hasn't regrown.

Was it benign? Both my late father and one of my sister's had pituitary adenomas (benign tumours). My dad had two operations and radiotherapy as even though it was benign it had been growing for years and destroyed his pituitary gland. My sisters was treated successfully with medication.

lljkk · 27/09/2024 04:13

I hope you're getting some sleep. What were the symptoms that made you go to A&E? I hope they are managing to make you comfortable now. Hang in there. x