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DH has a brain tumour.

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onlyjoking9329 · 24/01/2007 13:01

hubby was told this morning he has a brain tumour, don't know what sort as he is waiting for a biopsy. i am just going to the hospital having sorted out child care for my three. anybody with any positive stories of brain tumours?

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MEgotaStalker · 24/01/2007 20:16

im so so sorry to hear about this

hope your DH will get all the help that he needs

{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}

HayleyWayley · 24/01/2007 20:17

so sorry hun sending positive vibes to ur dh*

jodee · 24/01/2007 20:17

OJ, so sorry to read this. I don't have a positive story to tell, unfortunately. Will be praying it's good news and it's operable/treatable, a lot depends on where it's located.

tribpot · 24/01/2007 20:21

Keeping all fingers crossed for you. Please let us know what's happening if you feel you can - we all want there to be good news xxx

ScoobyDooooo · 24/01/2007 20:21

So sorry to hear this OJ, i really do hope it all turns out for the best, will be thinking of you all especially your Dh xx

Skyler · 24/01/2007 20:22

Oh no, will be thinking of you and sending positive vibes.

chocolatekimmy · 24/01/2007 20:52

What a dreadful shock for you all. I hope its good news tomorrow and that treatment is swift and not too difficult if required. Good luck.

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onlyjoking9329 · 25/01/2007 21:22

the three consultant came to see us today, Steve was just unwrapping
birthday pressies, Doc says oh happy birthday would you rather i came back
tomorrow.
steve said no tell us now . doc says two things happening,

  1. steve has got MS
  2. Steve has a Brain tumour, neuro bloke said he has a lot of experience of both of theses things BUT not when they present together. Dr also said the funny smells and tastes steve was getting were indicators of epilepsy, therefore no driving & no holiday. Dr says that he is gonna consult with the neurosurgeon to plan the course of action and hopes to have some sort of plan within next few days. All this waiting is just too much.
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misdee · 25/01/2007 21:25

oh blimey.

if you want to chat, am on msn.

how are the kids? have you got a plan of action regarding their care whilst this is happening?

chocolatekimmy · 25/01/2007 21:29

God what a nightmare, I'm so sorry. Such a lot to take in - well you probably won't be able to take it all in at the moment. All you can do is take each day I'm afraid.

LoveMyGirls · 25/01/2007 21:30

That is alot to take in at once!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they can sort it all out.

Spidermama · 25/01/2007 21:31

Sorry OJ. What worrying news for you.

I know two people who've had brain tumours removed. Both are alive and well.

One of them is one of my best friends. She's so positive and full of energy these days. She had her tumour removed about 9 or 10 years ago. She's now reliant on cortisone tablets as she no longer makes her own cortisone because her tumour was on or near her thyroid, but apart from that she's really well.

The other is a friend's husband. He's not allowed to drive either. He seems fine otherwise though.

I wish you and Steve well. x

Beauregard · 25/01/2007 21:37

Sorry to hear this news onlyjoking
An ex neighbour of mine had a brain tumour and he underwent all the treatment ,Chemo and radiotherapy and had an op to remove the tumour.
He is fine now.

jofeb04 · 25/01/2007 21:41

So sorry to hear about your dh. Thinking of you all

Posey · 25/01/2007 21:45

So sorry to hear all this
No practical help or advice, but sending positive vibes and best wishes.

Pruni · 25/01/2007 21:59

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onlyjoking9329 · 25/01/2007 22:35

no plan of action for the kids, mind you we did get 4 whole hours respite 2 weeks ago am battling with LEA transport to get them to pick the girls up from home rather than the bus stop as i can't leave elliot home alone, LEA say i need to get a letter from hubbys consultant to say he is poorly i directed them to SW and now the LEA have to drive up our close to do a health & saafety assessment, so i gave her my thoughts on this,i think it will be quickly sorted

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foxinsocks · 25/01/2007 22:36

omg, OJ I'm so sorry.

SickJealousandWorried · 25/01/2007 22:40

Wishing you all the very best.
Have a friend who was diagnosed with a brain tumour diagnosed over 6yrs ago and he is still here-and has a good quality of life so it is not always the end of the world.

tigermoth · 25/01/2007 22:44

So sorry this is happening to you - such a lot for you to bear. I hope the consultant can unite his two areas of expertise and use his skills to the maximum to give Steve the best chance of recovery.

EmmyLou · 25/01/2007 22:48

What a worrying time for you.

My neighbour was diagnosed 5 weeks after having her 4th child. That was 6 years ago and she's fine now. I hope the prognosis is good for your DH too.

EllieK · 25/01/2007 22:50

Health & Safety, possibly the worst excuse Government departments were ever given
well done for making them listen to you, it can't be easy with so much else on your mind x

kathryn77 · 25/01/2007 23:05

Sorry to hear your misfortune OJ. wishing you all the best

onlytheone · 25/01/2007 23:22

What a lot to cope with - I am thinking of you all. DH had brain tumour 13 years ago and was not expected to survive. He has done really well and but another terminal disease has just kicked in. Also, 18 year old friend's son had surgery a year ago for a tumour the size of an orange and is doing very well. The waiting for results is the worst as you are on a rollercoaste of not knowing. Hold on tight and be brave!

simoncowellsunderpants · 26/01/2007 09:57

Martin Kemp had a brain tumour about 10 years ago and is fit and well!

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