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Anonymous

The Cancer Chronicles

Journey through my recent diagnosis of a malignant brain tumor, surgery and subsequent treatment.

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Posted by: on April 1, 2011 at 3:44AM UEDT

I am a 52-year old happily married woman living in the Greater Boston area. I have a 21-year old son, a 27-year old stepson, stepdaughter and granddaughter.

I am blessed to have incredible, incredible friends and family and am surrounded by support. This is what most defines my life. I've also recently been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. This does not define me, but has given me tremendous perspective on what it important in this life.

My husband, Lou, noticed a downward slide in my behavior (could it really get any worse?!?!) and increased lethargy, and took me to Mt. Auburn Hospital for an MRI. The next morning, they removed 90% of a malignant brain tumor after four-hours of surgery. Two weeks ago, they removed the staples that have made sleep so difficult. I want to thank my dear husband for taking such good care of me.

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Posted by: Jackie2 on April 1, 2011 11:54PM UEDT

Your husband sure is a gem!

My tumor was found two years after I was married. Hubby never had a clue. "You're always 'tired' - ever since I've known you..." He did not notice my recurrence 11 years later. He did help with the diagnosis of my first bout of breast cancer 8 years ago. But then we both were fooled by the recurrence because we were told the mammograms were 'clear'...

I'm 51.