my experience with dads tumor

chrisysmalls · New User Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1

It all began in December 2005, My dad started to suffer with Seizures, where he would say things that were out of place and lose his where abouts. My dad is 64 years old and has never suffered any ill health as such all his life so as you may imagine this was quite disturbing to see. He went to his local GP to explain with my mother what was happening, the doctor said this could be epilepsy and required further tests, including blood tests etc. The doctor gave my dad some tablets called retard which would help against the seizures. This seemed to do the trick, for so we thought until about three months later they returned. Went back to the doctor explaining what had happen again, the doctor sent dad to the hospital from where he underwent head scans, CAT Scan. The hospital confirmed to him that there is a large growth on his brain on the left side. About 5cm big near the temple area of the brain, well this was it i thought i had lost my dad to cancer, all sorts of thoughts go through my mind. Dad was as scared as hell as you may imagine. The hospital said they require an MRI scan, so they told dad that he will be in contact to arrange an appointment. Dad got his MRI and they confirmed that this will have to be removed. They could not confirm that this was cancerous or benign until a biopsy of the tissue was taken. The Nero Surgen said that they will take the biopsy when they perform removal of the tumor. Times where very had for him and my family during this stage, dad was thinking his gonna die and everyone was trying to stay strong for dad and keep positive but it is human to think the worst we always do don't we!!!! Dad got a day to go into hospital the get this tumor out, so we got all his bags packed and set off for the hospital. Once there they showed dad to his bed and explained a few things what to expect. Dad was wondering if its worth getting this done or not and it upset him alot. The day of the operation came and dad got into his clothes they they require you to wear, he looked so helpless Sad

When they took him up i said goodbye to dad thinking in the back of my mind this could be the last time i see my farther... They said the operation would last 2-3 hours, 4 hours had past and nothing from doctors on his condition. I went to the church to pray for him to be ok which gave me a little comfort. When i returned i walked into the ward and heard my dad shouting from my mum, i ran into the waiting area and said dads back with an eyeful of tears. Dad was high as anything and didnt quite know where he was but the doctor said that they had removed 100% of the tumor from his brain. That was fantastic news!!!! Dad stayed in recovery for 5 days whilst waiting for that all important , is it cancer or not! the doctor came and said to dad, the tumor is 100% removed and it was a non cancerous tumor and will never grow back. Doctor even said you can go back to work next week should you wish...It was the best news i have ever heard and am so grateful to still have my dad live and well. I thought that i would post my story as i can imagine that there are people out there that my be in the same situation as me with their loved ones. It is scary and very hard to cope sometimes when you think the worst is to happen but as you can read it is not always bad and their is alot more hope then you may for see. Dad is now back at work and is moaning at me as usual Smile

so he for sure is recovered Smile

I know some people are not so lucky from some of the posts that i have read in this forum and my heart and thoughts go out to you...Good luck to everyone and god bless you all.

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