Aunty M Brain Tumours Talk Show

In this interview with Shona Floyd, she talks about her daughter Tasha, who tragically passed away from a brain tumour. Shona highlights the importance of brain donation for research purposes, specifically for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG), the type of brain tumour Tasha had. She emphasizes the need for more brain samples to aid researchers in finding a cure for this aggressive form of...

Elizabeth Silvas, also known as Lizzy The Hedgehog, shares her inspiring story of overcoming a brain tumour and meningitis at the age of 11. Initially misdiagnosed with migraines, Lizzy's condition worsened until she was finally diagnosed with a brain tumour above her brainstem. Facing the difficult decision of whether to undergo surgery, Lizzy bravely chose the operation, which successfully r...

Dawn Hamill, a brave and inspirational woman, survived a non-cancerous brain tumour (Parasaggital Meningioma) in 2008 and later Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer in 2014. She emphasizes the importance of support and loved ones in overcoming life's battles. For survivors, acceptance of the changes caused by health conditions is an ongoing process, and it can be challenging to adju...

Julie Liddle shares her experience when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and how she became a Brain Tumour Support Worker.  Follow Aunty M Brain Tumours on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Don't forget to check out the Aunty M Brain Tumours Website . (This Recording was held at Croydon Radio as a part of the Brain Tumour Thursday Show,  Dates between 2013 and 2016) 

We can all get overwhelmed with the day to day challenges. If you have been affected by a brain tumour you are more than likely finding relaxing impossible?   Nigel Lowson has shared his experience on the Aunty M Brain Tumours Blog Here:  Part 1 Part 2 Find out more about Nigel's courses here: https://zest-online.thinkific.com Don't forget to check out the Aunty M Brain Tumours Website....

Tariza Dauntseau tells us about   The National Brain Appeal . A charity dedicated to raising vital funds for The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery , and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.  Since the charity began in 1984 they have raised over £45m for state-of-the-art equipment, major building programmes and life-saving research.  Don't forget to check out t...

We are joined by Ellie's Fund – Brain Tumour Trust was set up after the death of 14 year old Ellie Othick-Bowmaker. During the 3 years that she fought her 2 brain tumours,  Ellie helped to raise over £25,000 for Brain Tumour Research (BTRS).  "We provide assistance to families who live in Yorkshire and across the Humber and who have a child going through treatment for a brain tumour. We...

  Will Jones  the Chief Executive of Brainstrust talks about what Brainstrust do and how they can help you.  "We’re here to help you live life with a brain tumour" - Brainstrust Follow Aunty M Brain Tumours on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest You can also find out more about Dawn on the Aunty M Brain Tumours Blog -   Click Here  

Be inspired by Tyler Eillis. A young man who has been battling a brain tumour since he was 12. He talks about being diagnosed and how he really wants to support others children who are unwell.  Tyler and his mother Janice set up   Tyler’s Trust . A charity that give gift boxes to local children with life threatening illnesses, they also do boxes for siblings.  In addition to this th...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Brain Tumour Research 's Campaign Manager Hugh Adams. Hugh talks about where the money goes for Wear A Hat Day.  "I'm passionate about improving the outcomes for those diagnosed with a brain tumour and this will only be achieved through increased funding into research". - Hugh Adams   Find out more of the work here: Brain Tumour Research     F...

Sam Carson talks about when he was diagnosed with an Astrocytoma Cerebellar Tumour at the age of four. He talks about the effects that it has left him with including a rare neurological condition called ataxia which affects his balance and speech. Sam, does believe it was brought on by the brain tumour which he had removed when he was five. Don't forget to check out the Aunty M Brain Tumours Websi...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Geoff Pilkington and Helen Fillmore, the Principal Researcher.  Professor Geoff Pilkington and his team of specialist researchers within the Cellular and Molecular Neuro-Oncology Group are working tirelessly to find new levels of understanding in one of the most complicated and challenging battle-grounds in medicine today: to achieve a full underst...

We talked to Headsmart .  The only dedicated campaign which works on raising awareness for the signs of a brain tumour. Especially the symptoms of brain tumour in children and teenagers. This is done by equipping parents, the public and healthcare professionals with the information they need.  Headsmart is part of The Brain Tumour Charity . Their goal is to reduce average diagnosis times...

Dr Borka Ceranic who is the Hearing Specialist at St George's Hospital. She talks about how brain tumour's or a brain injury can effect hearing.  Don't forget to check out the Aunty M Brain Tumours Website .  (This Recording was held at Croydon Radio as a part of the Brain Tumour Thursday Show,  Dates between 2013 and 2016) 

Danielle McGriskin was diagnosed with a brain tumour and hydrocephalus when she was just 13yrs old. Now at the age of 18 she talks to us at Croydon Radio about living with an illness and how she finds it helpful helping others. She has been raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity for many years and is an ambassador for them.  She was also given The Diana Award for the Courageous Citizen Aw...

I am joined by Bridget Kavanagh who works on the Eye Unit in Croydon University Hospital. She talked about how often she see's brain tumours and how important it is for people to have yearly eye checks.     Don't forget to check out the Aunty M Brain Tumours Website .  (This Recording was held at Croydon Radio as a part of the Brain Tumour Thursday Show,  Dates between 2013 and...

Anthony Wright is an International Speaker, Trainer and Author.  Anthony is a brain tumour survivor. " I had nine operations, two radio-therapies, a week in a coma and a month in a wheelchair".  He has a unique understanding of how the brain functions and offers workshops on a Neuroplasticity – Training For Management.   He will also be talking about his book: You Can Self Heal: How...

Claire Snyman from Canada, talks about her personal experience when she was diagnosed with a rare benign brain tumour, a colloid cyst..  Claire went on to write the  book ‘ Two Steps Forward – Embracing life with a brain tumor’ .  She was inspired to start to write her book based off her journals. Two years later, and 70 000 words later, Two Steps Forward is now available in e-book...

Jacky Fredrickson talks about her book 'JON' .  This is a book about her son who she lost to brain cancer. Jon was 16 when he started to complain of headaches and sickness. An eyesight test revealed the shocking news that he had developed a brain tumour. Over the months and years that followed Jon and his devoted family endured a roller-coaster ride of treatment and therapy, diagnosis and dis...

Sam also known as Laptop Philharmonic, tells the story when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour and his recovery.  He talks about being a music artist and putting together the album CRANIOTOMY because he wanted to share the insights he had with the world after his diagnosis and recovery. You can download his album for FREE HERE   Don't forget to check out the Aunty M Brain Tumours Websi...

Karl Martin talked about having brain cancer and how he deals with the fact he is living on borrowed time now. It is a very heart warming and honest interview and shows the power of love and determination.   Don't forget to check out the Aunty M Brain Tumours Website . (This Recording was held at Croydon Radio as a part of the Brain Tumour Thursday Show,  Dates between 2013 and 2016)&nbs...

Tina Boden is a leading voice in the UK for Micro Business. As a Strategist, Connector, Interim Director, Speaker, Writer.     In this interview Tina talks about her work with Ellie’s Fund and Brain Tumour Research and Support across Yorkshire and how it is so important for charities to collaborate with each other for the greater good of the brain tumour community in the UK.  ...

Chris Lewis talks about his experience of living with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma for over 12 years.   Until July 2007 Chris was a self-employed Business Consultant.  It was then that Chris was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer and given only six months to live! After aggressive chemotherapy and a stem-cell transplant Chris was surviving the terrible disease.  "I saw how poor the cancer sup...