Brooke's Story
Anyone who understands this disease knows the life span that I now have. The treatment that I am given will only give me more time. There is no cure.
I am lucky to have a very supportive family and network of friends however they don’t fully understand the fear that I live with, so I started looking for charities and resources to reach out to but was unfortunately unable to find an Australian source dedicated to Glioblastoma.
I established this foundation to offer assistance and support to those who care for or have this disease and fundraise for research. Through Glioblastoma Australia, hopefully we can be a source of information and calm to others experiencing the same thing.
No matter your connection with Glioblastoma, #Weknow.
To say I was shocked when I was when I was diagnosed in October 2022 is an understatement!
It all started when I went to the doctor because I was having memory and cognitive issues. Initially I thought that the symptoms I was experiencing were due to an iron deficiency, so I went to see my doctor. I was sent in for a CT scan to check for underlying issues and to ease my mind. Little did I know that this CT scan was about to turn my world upside down.
The scan took place the day after my doctors’ visit, and upon review of the scan images, two nurses and a doctor greeted me with the words “I’m sorry”. They explained to me that the scan showed a clear image of a tumour on the front left lobe of my brain and the expressions on their faces proved to me that this was undeniable.
Days later I was in with the neurosurgeon, and then in having a frontal craniotomy the following week. I have been diagnosed with Stage IV Gliosarcoma – a rare form of Glioblastoma.
I am 41-years old, a business owner, a volunteer bush firefighter
(ACTRFS)… Why would this happen to me?