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Hi Raech, How are things going for you? I was diagnosed with a Grade II Glioma (astrocytoma) in May 2015 three months after having my second child. I had surgery (awake craniotomy) to remove it in July 2015. All scans since show no recurrence of tumour and I haven't required any drugs/chemo/radiation at this stage and I've dropped to annual scans. Even though I've come over a huge hurdle, I'm finding the emotional side of things really only kicking in now and I joined this site last night. If I can be of any support, please let me know. cheers, Melissa
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Hi Hobie, I was diagnosed with a Grade 2 Astrocytoma last year when my second child was 3 months old. I was absolutely terrified. After a biopsy and craniotomy, the tumour was removed and has not returned. I still feel afraid that I won't be there for my children as they grow (now nearly 2 and 7) but we can only stay in the present. I think my husband would definitely have some idea how you are feeling! I hope your husband continues to do well and I wish you all the best. Melissa
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Hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with a Grade 2 Glioma in 2015 at age 38 and just after I had my second child. I had an awake craniotomy to remove the tumour (yes! awake! 😳) and all MRIs since have shown no recurrance of tumour. While it is great that the tumour was removed, I'm still quite shaken by the whole experience, the possibility of recurrance to Grade 3 or 4 and the fear of dying younger than I'd expected. I try to live in the present moment but still get frightened of what may lie ahead. Occasionally, the reality of what I've been through hits me and it feels a bit like grief. I thought it would be good to reach out to others who know what living with cancer, and fear of its recurrence is like. cheers, Melissa
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