Hi, Is there anyone here who's had an Anaplastic Astrocytoma Grade 3 brain tumour? I just got diagnosed 3 months ago, can really do with some chatting with a fellow "diagnosee". Look forward to hearing from someone. :) Yvette ... View more

Hi, Is there anyone who's considered or has gotten pregnant despite having been given a cancer diagnosis with an uncertain prognosis/future? Specifically thinking a malignant Brain tumour, thinking about potential birth defect issues (I'm on an antiseizure medication), the possibility of needing cancer treatments during pregnancy should a recurrence decide to occur then, and also what people think about the whole idea of potentially having a child and then potentially not necessarily being around to be its mother for long enough (whatever "long enough" is)? Just wanting to explore your collective wisdom and thoughts. By way of background I just got given the diagnosis about 3 mths ago, have finished immediate treatments, was told the median expectation according to standard literature could be recurrence in about 3-5 years (though of course I am hoping for the best...dear god can I have a cure please?). I am 32 and currently don't have any kids, but have a wonderful hubby of 1.5 years. What does one do when it's all so hazy? Thanks in advance, Yvette ... View more

Hi all survivors! I'm actually nowhere near the "survivor stage"- am a newbie, just got diagnosed with a dodgey brain tumour 3 months ago. I'm 32 and a tad twitchy about it all although some days are actually surprisingly ok (and then there are the rotten ones). But it's nice to see there are beaming survivors like you guys out there! (yay) I guess what I was wondering is would anyone care to share with me what emotional and life-planning tools they used to get them through the limbo stage after diagnosis, initial treatments (I've had a craniotomy and radio) and then the big waiting game...?? Any hints and wisdom appreciated! Yvette ... View more