I was diagnosed with a brain tumour (germinoma) in April 2014. After under going chemotherapy and radiation therapy, my doctors (and scans) show that I am now tumour free. I should be happy. However. Because of where the tumour was sitting in my brain, it caused a lot of damage to my short term memory. So, even though my tumour is gone, I still have the issue of an impaired short term memory which is impacting very adversely on my life, in particular my work. I have returned back to work (part time), but am finding it difficult to do what I used to be able to do easily, in most part because my short term memory is impaired. In addition to finding it hard adjusting/ going back to work, I also feel depressed because: 1) My long term boyfriend (of 3 years) broke up with me because of my cancer 2) I feel that the tumour made me act in aggressive/ violet behaviours at times, which adversely impacted on my relationship with my sister in law 3) I had to move back in with my mother, which was extremely difficult as I had been used to living on my own for the last 5 years (and also because I don't get along with my mother very well) These are the 3 main points. A work colleague of mine suggested I check this site out as it might help me come to terms with some of the things I am feeling. I am sure other cancer survivors have similar stories to share, and hopefully have happy endings to go with it. I would be most grateful to hear others stories. I have not spoken to anyone else with cancer (or had cancer), so I think it will be very enlightening for me to hear other peoples stories. Thank you... ... View more