I survived Brain Cancer by the Grace of God

 

Towards the middle of 2010 I started to have dizzy spells and just a feeling of unwell, my Dr started treating me for menopause, one day my left leg just caved in, when my Dr heard that she was immediately alarmed & arranged for me to see a Neurologist. I was sent for CT and MRI scans.

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To my utter dismay & shock I was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor.

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I saw Dr Zorio at the Milpark who took his time to explain what was wrong & how it could be treated.

Surgery 1st after that will then decide on the necessary treatment if tumor malignant.

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Once tumor was removed and test done, I was advised it was a Glioblastoma, one of the most deadly tumors. I felt like I was given a death sentence and my feet was swept out from under me, I was beyond terrified. I was referred to an oncologist who advised chemo and radiation.

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The 1st year was the most traumatic with regards to treatments chemo radiation, every time I had to go for scan I would have the worse scanxiety dreading that the beast had returned.

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The best advice Dr Zorio gave me was "don’t google each case is different".  I did 6 months of Temodar (Chemo) 5 days on a month and 30 treatments of radiation. I was very blessed every time I went for treatments, I had an angel who would sit with me.  Since my tumor, I have become a kinder and more giving person. I have a lot of faith, as I feel I’m only here by the grace of God.

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Every day is blessing to me. Tomorrow is not promised.

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If my story can help just one person then I’m happy to share my story.

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My motto is, be kinder and gentler.... everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

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I believe in miracles, because I am one.

 

Rhona Jones

 

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