Real stories from people and families affected by different types of glioma.
Here you can read and listen to personal experiences of symptoms, diagnosis, brain surgery, treatment, recovery and life with a glioma brain tumour.
Glioma is a broad term for tumours that develop from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord. There are several different types of glioma, and they can vary greatly in where they develop, how quickly they grow and how they affect a person. Your collection already includes experiences involving optic pathway, optic nerve, thalamic and brainstem gliomas.
Every diagnosis is different. Some gliomas are slow-growing, while others can be more aggressive, and treatment may include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or monitoring depending on the tumour and the individual.
Browse the stories below and hear directly from people and families affected by glioma.
