Ali shares her journey of being diagnosed with a Glioma, the challenges she faced in navigating the healthcare system, and the decisions she made regarding treatment options. She discusses her experiences with surgery, chemotherapy, and the importance of mental health and support systems during her recovery. Ali also emphasizes the need for more research and advocacy in brain cancer. DISCLAIMER: Any of the sites under Claire Bullimore or Aunty M Brain Tumours is not intended to provide and does not constitute medical, legal, or other professional advice. The content on Aunty M Brain Tumours is designed to support, not replace, medical or psychiatric treatment.

Sara Crosland shares her journey of being diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma brain tumour, the challenges she faced during recovery, and how she found strength through endurance sports. She discusses the impact of surgery on her daily life, the importance of community support for brain tumour survivors, and the founding of the Beyond Recovery Project, which emphasizes nature-based activities for healing and well-being.

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Catherine Gladwyn shares her profound journey of dealingwith a pituitary tumour, starting from her initial symptoms of memory loss and hormonal changes to her eventual diagnosis and treatment. She discusses the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, the emotional impact of her condition, and the importance of finding support and purpose in life after such a life-altering experience. Her story emphasizes the need for open conversations about health, coping mechanisms, and the value of living in the moment.

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In this Aunty M Brain Tumours Talk Show episode, Claire Kelly shares her journey with a sphenoid wing meningioma. It all began in early 2020 when her cousin noticed swelling above Claire’s right eye. What followed was a long and challenging road to diagnosis, surgery, and ongoing treatment. Claire takes us through the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for test results, undergoing multiple surgeries, experiencing unexpected setbacks like seizures, and navigating the physical and mental toll of radiotherapy and recovery.

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Today on Aunty M Brain Tumours Talk Show, Matthew White talks about his astrocytoma.

In the months leading up to his diagnosis, Matthew noticed subtle signs of fatigue, but life was busy, and he brushed them off. Everything changed one evening during a football game when he experienced an intense and disorienting sensory episode—a seizure. Over the next few days, he endured multiple seizures, leading to scans that revealed a brain tumour, later identified as an Astrocytoma with both low- and high-grade features. This began a whirlwind journey through surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, marked by physical, emotional, and familial challenges.

Matthew recounts the complexities of navigating treatment and its impact on his life. From the anxieties surrounding surgery and its uncertain outcomes to the disciplined routine of daily radiotherapy, he reflects on how he found strength in small milestones, medical teams, and his family's unwavering support. Open communication with his children transformed fear into understanding, while candid conversations with healthcare professionals helped him feel actively engaged in his care.

Despite losing his ability to work and drive, Matthew discovered unexpected opportunities and meaningful connections through public transport and everyday interactions. He emphasizes the profound emotional and physical toll of living with a brain tumour yet maintains a focus on resilience, positivity, and cherishing moments with loved ones. Matthew’s journey is one of acceptance, hope, and determination to embrace life despite its uncertainties.

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In this heartfelt episode of Aunty M Brain Tumours Talk Show, Sarah Kelly shares her powerful journey navigating life with an Anaplastic Astrocytoma, a grade III brain cancer. Diagnosed in 2021 during Melbourne's lockdown, Sarah reflects on the physical, emotional, and spiritual hurdles she overcame. From symptoms like hand weakness to the challenges of brain surgery and chemotherapy, her resilience shines through. She shares her turning point at a unique retreat, adopting the ketogenic diet and finding renewed health. This inspiring story highlights the importance of community, faith, and integrative approaches to healing.

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In this heartfelt interview on Aunty M Brain Tumours Talk Show, Teri Holmes shares her Meningioma journey, starting from the puzzling symptoms she faced during her college and university days to surviving six brain tumours and building a new life as a brain tumour survivor. With unwavering courage, determination, and a strong mindset, Teri turned her struggles into a purpose-driven mission to help others facing similar challenges. Her story is an inspiring reminder of the power of self-advocacy, staying hopeful, and finding ways to let your light shine even through life’s toughest battles.

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Kiera Mitchell faced extraordinary challenges when she was diagnosed in 2020 with a medulloblastoma. Kiera underwent life-saving surgery to remove it. However, her journey didn’t end there. Following the operation, she developed Posterior Fossa Syndrome—a condition that left the right side of her body paralysed and significantly impacted her speech, vision, and mobility. Despite these setbacks, Kiera’s story is one of strength and perseverance as she continues to work tirelessly toward recovery and inspires others with her unwavering spirit.

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In this powerful episode of the Aunty M Brain Tumours Talk Show, Lindsay Miller shares her brain tumour journey with Lhermitte-Duclos disease (also known as dysplastic gangliocytoma of the cerebellum) and hydrocephalus. These conditions led her through a series of life-altering surgeries and a profound shift in her life’s path.

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