Groenovel thanks so much for that information, quite useful. We just finished the third week of radiation treatment, we have to travel two hours south and stay at a house for cancer patients. It's a very supportive, caring environment, but I seemed to hit a hurdle last week and was very teary and sad all week. There has been no change in Dad, and he takes ages to do anything (half an hour to make his bed on Friday), and doesn't want to do anything but sit in his room. It's very sad. Great to talk about it here and share information. ... View more

My understanding from the radiation oncologist is that it does not spread to other parts of the body, but they could get another tumour on the brain, which appears to have happened with peanutz partner. One thing that is hard with this type of tumour is the moods of the patient and all people around. I had a falling out with my sister when she was over from London for a week (she snapped at me several times and made me feel like a piece of dirt), and my stepmother is difficult to get along with at the best of times. Good to talk to people here 🙂 ... View more

Hello people Thank goodness I found this forum! I joined the NZ Cancer Society forum but noone uses it. We took my Dad to A and E six and a half weeks ago because of strange behaviour. He is a retired teacher but was driving tour buses as a hobby/part time job. He ended up in surgery the following Wednesday and we are waiting for radiation to start within the next week or two. He has a Grade 4 GBM on his front left and they removed 80% of it. I understand what you are all going through, it is scary and so sad. My Dad was so fit and healthy. I help him every day as much as I can, but I feel that my stepmother is stressing him out too much by asking him to do chores around the house. His front left affects his motivation and decision making, so a simple chore is a big deal for him. I end up doing his chores so that he doesn't get in trouble lol. The strangest thing about this whole thing is that Dad and I are having the best relationship we've had in our life. It has been very rocky since my Mum died when I was 11. He enjoys my calmness and help. I saw my GP yesterday and asked him the long term prognosis, which I haven't asked yet. It could be 12 months (it usually is), but I am looking positively and taking each day, enjoying Dad NOW. I'm not sure if the rest of the family have thought about it. Anyway, sorry for going on but I'm glad to be on this forum Kia Kaha (Be Strong) ... View more