After I had the shunt surgery, many things changed for the better. I no longer had the facial spasm but my face dropped like after a stroke. I had some difficulty swallowing as a result of that. I even choked once and we called an ambulance. Thank god, my brother knew how to perform first … Continue reading After the emergency surgery
Author: annasbrainstorm
Books that shaped me
I have always loved books and reading. Unfortunately, cannot read longer texts now so I switched to audiobooks. A bit different experience but great alternative to reading. I want to share some of the books with you. More can be found on my Goodreads account at the bottom of the page. I would also like … Continue reading Books that shaped me
Meditation with Andrew and Martin
new episode https://www.youtube.com/embed/tZuCYFju8UE Martin, Anna and Andrew talk about meditation and their different experiences with meditating. Why they do it and its benefits on everyday life. Edit by Andrew and logo by Elizabeth. Resources https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation#takeaway https://www.verywellmind.com/body-scan-meditation-why-and-how-3144782 https://www.bravermantest.com https://soundcloud.com/soothingrelaxation/sets/relaxing-music-mixes More links on youtube.
Emergency shunt
After the radiotherapy, hydrocephalus developed and I suffered from symptoms without knowing. Such as headaches, nausea, worsened balance and general confusion. This lasted for a few weeks and instead of happily returning to the UK, I stayed in Czech for a bit longer. The situation worsened and I had emergency shunt surgery. It was pretty … Continue reading Emergency shunt
Oblíbený jídlo a studium práv v Británii s Martinou
new episode https://www.youtube.com/embed/ROtDs0mBqDs Podcast v češtině. Zahrnuje mluvení o britský znalosti zeměpisu, český prasárny, snoby a dobrý vietnamský jídlo.. Martina mluví o rozdílech ve studiu práv v Británii a v Česku.Martina talks about being a lawyer in the UK, studying to become one, and defending those who don't pay their taxes.. Edit and logo by … Continue reading Oblíbený jídlo a studium práv v Británii s Martinou
Declining chemotherapy
After radiotherapy, I was very weak. My oncologist recommended chemo even though the tumour came back as not responsive to chemotherapy. When I asked why, I was told that they still have better results even when the tumour is not chemo-sensitive. Strange ... what was the point of biopsy if all patients are then treated … Continue reading Declining chemotherapy
Life, weddings, racism
https://www.youtube.com/embed/wkiJvjJ6orE Anna talks to her good friends, Farel and Elise, about marriage, engagement, pregnancy, allergies and racism.
Positivity
Next episode... https://www.youtube.com/embed/ezz6st13Ct0
New podcast
https://www.youtube.com/embed/VNZUa_0K7sc We started new podcast. First episode in English. Two siblings. One with a brain tumour, and background in psychology and meditation. Second with a degree in physiotherapy and interest in exercise and nutrition. Together talking about what separates and connects them. First podcast introducing the two and explaining their reason behind starting Braincast.
Treatment
As I mentioned in my previous post, the biopsy showed that I had a grade III astrocytoma so I was recommended radiotherapy followed by temozolomide. Before I started 36 doses in April 2020, I had a CT scan and had my radiotherapy mask fitted. I was definitely getting weaker and by week three I started … Continue reading Treatment
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