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Glioblastoma Multiforme

  • Tuesday, 29 September 2009 01:15
  • Last Updated Thursday, 14 February 2013 11:41

Over the past few weeks we have trawled the internet to bring you details of current blogs about brain tumours. Each blog is written by someone affected by a Brain Tumour and provides insights into what it is like living from day to day.

Below are details of all our 'BT Blog Buddies' with an Glioblastoma Multiforme:

Name: Ken Maudsley

Tumour Type: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Tumour Grade: 4

Bio: On August 11th, 2011, I had a Seizure. I had never had a seizure before. I had not been having headaches or any other suspicious symptoms. I was taken to the ER at Emory. An MRI revealed a Tumor in the right Temporal Lobe of my brain. Doctors removed it and determined that it was Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), a stage 4 Cancer.

Blog Name: A Glioblastoma Journey

URL: http://glioblasted.com/



Name: Wayne Joseph

Tumour Type: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Tumour Grade: 4

Bio: "Until about two weeks ago I was logging 55 miles per week on the roads of East Hawaii doing my daily jogs coupled with long walks." Then in February 2012, Wayne, was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Multiforme. This blog details his journey from the day he found out about his tumour to the present day.

Blog Name: Wayne Joseph's Blog

URL: http://waynejoseph.wordpress.com


Name: Lori (Mother has a brain tumour)

Tumour Type: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Tumour Grade: 4

Bio: My mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor on October 1st, 2012, and so my blog will include my process of the fight of her life. I thought my blog was going to be about my recovery from past trauma, but it looks like God has another plan and more work for me to do. I’ll be pulling from all the tools I’ve learned so far in recovery as I battle old tendencies toward PTSD and depression. I’m determined to never give up.

Blog Name: Jumping on Clouds

URL: http://jumpingonclouds.com/


Tumour Type: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Tumour Grade: 4

Bio: My father was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme on March 26th 2012.  I started this blog in hopes that it gives me an outlet to vent all my emotions and try to stay sane.  You can read how this all began in the post The Beginning.

Blog Name: Trying to survive one moment at a time

URL: http://tryingtosurviveonemomentatatime.wordpress.com/




Name: Erin

Tumour Type: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Tumour Grade: Grade 4

Bio: Erin was diagnosed 4 July 2009 with a Glioblastoma: a grade 4 brain cancer tumor. The average life span is 14 months.

Kaiser diagnosed it and had it taken out in 76 hours. Radiation and Chemotherapy for a total of 13 months: She is still here.

Blog Name: Tour de Force de Erin: This Mom Fights

URL: http://forceoferin.wordpress.com



Name: Colin Smith

Tumour Type: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Tumour Grade: 4

Bio: Colin aged 55, is a Chelsea supporter, a father of 5, expecting 9th grandchild very shortly, and very very funny. Diagnosed in August 2012. 

Blog Name: www.headcase-ironman.me

Blog Link: http://headcase-ironman.me/

More blogs coming soon!