Stories - Patient stories

9 August 2023 9 August 2023

Richard’s story

After two rounds of brain surgery and chemotherapy, Richard hit an all-time low and felt suicidal. But he says that attending one of our Support Groups as well as specialist support from our Brain Tumour Support counsellor saved his life.

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27 July 2023 27 July 2023

Suzanne’s story

I had so many questions and no one to talk to about them At the age of 21, Suzanne landed her dream job on a cruise ship. She was so excited about the future and was looking forward to seeing…

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27 July 2023 27 July 2023

Tina’s story

I popped into Mum and Dad’s for a cuppa on my way home from work and noticed that Mum didn’t seem herself. She seemed unsteady on her feet, a little vague, lost for words and referring to me as “egg”….

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11 April 2022 11 April 2022

Dave’s story

Dave was a detective with Staffordshire Police and the headaches he had been suffering were put down to stress from his job.

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22 March 2022 22 March 2022

Ashley’s story

Ashley’s sudden diagnosis and need for immediate surgery were overwhelming. She talked to us about her experience and how having specialist support and counselling has helped both her and her partner keep positive as she continues through treatment. I was…

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