A Brain Tumour and Me

Mar 28 2024 7 ep. 24 mins 1
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A brain tumour diagnosis is a traumatic and life-changing event, resulting in altered priorities as part of a “new normal” way of life for a patient and their family. In this series we’ll be meeting some of those working in the field of neuro-oncology, the people who support patients and their families and those who’ve been told they have a brain tumour. We’ll learn how brain tumours have affected all of these people, often in surprising ways. Welcome to…. A Brain Tumour and Me – a journey of inspiration, personal stories and hope.

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Mar 23 2022 33 mins  
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Jan 28 2022 20 mins  
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Nov 30 2021 21 mins  
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Oct 01 2021 22 mins  
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