Disclaimer: I didn't find it horrible when I was losing hair during radiotherapy. Equally, I wasn't particularly bothered when a nurse shaved my head before the surgery. BUT Today, I put hair in a ponytail. First time in more than a year. It was quite emotional not because the bloody hair won't finally fall into … Continue reading It’s just a ponytail…
Month: September 2021
Things you should say to a brain tumour patient
Due to a popular demand: What tumour do you have and what part of your brain?When were you diagnosed?Where were you diagnosed?What symptoms, side effects do you experience?Did it change your view on religion?What should people talk about more?What can you do?What would be the best way to help you?What has changed?What was the toughest … Continue reading Things you should say to a brain tumour patient
Things you shouldn’t say to a brain tumour patient
I do realise that everyone is different and what might bother me could be fine with you and vice versa. Hence, this is my list. The best strategy is to effectively communicate and ask what would the person like. There is never anything wrong with asking. Ohhhh brain cancer, that's a horrible thing to have. … Continue reading Things you shouldn’t say to a brain tumour patient
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