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
Update
It is so difficult to write this post, for many reasons. I haven't written one in ages, to be precise since 2019. A lot has changed. I met my life partner, we got engaged, I feel very lucky in many ways. Unfortunately, I had a scan in January 2020 which showed a big progression. I … Continue reading Update
Faith
I wanted to talk about a big topic linked to my diagnosis, which is faith. I went through a lot of different stages and it is interesting to see how my circumstances changed my views and beliefs. In order to understand my own evolution, I have to go to the beginning. I was born into … Continue reading Faith
Anna's Brainstorm 