- Glioblastoma multiforme
- Interviews
Cathy's interview
How did all start?
Had a seizure and couldnt talk for a few mintues while at work. I knew what I wanted to say just counld not get the words out. I could walk fine.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Had my seizure Dec 14 2015 was diagnosis March 2016 with mri showing brain tumor. Had surgury april 15 2016 found out it was cancer then a week later found out it was grade 4 gbm.
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Not being able to work and drive.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Yes no social life very depressing
What things have you stopped doing?
Working driving hanging out with workmates
What do you think about the future?
I hope its not a short one
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
Having my kids getting married seeing my grandkids
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Go to work drive pick up my groceries not have to depend on people to drive me places
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Someone let me out of jail im so lonely.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Dont give up be strong.
