Dan, a man from the West Midlands, has been battling rare brain tumours for 14 years. After undergoing multiple surgeries, radiotherapy, and experiencing the impact of tumours on his balance, hearing, and emotions, he is now seeking treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, USA. His funds will be used for travel, consultations, and genetic tests to explore personalized treatment options. Dan chooses to adopt an 'ignorance is bliss' approach, avoiding prognoses from doctors due to the rarity of his case.
tumourAll Dan's tumours have been apendymomas - rare severe tumours which usually affect children around age five or adults around age 45.
Eventually the golf-ball sized grade two benign tumour was diagnosed after a free eye test at Vision Express when the optician spotted swelling on Dan's optic nerves.5 subtle brain tumour signs you mustn't ignore as Davina breaks down over op, said: "I'm eternally grateful to that optician, that eye test saved my life - I never turn down a freebie."He was left with difficulty balancing, and problems with hearing on his left side and reduced use of his left hand.
It was picked up by another routine scan but Dan had started craving olives - which he hadn't liked before.Dan said: "After the surgery for the third tumour I found it easier to express my emotions - I'm more empathetic and get upset more easily."West MidlandsThe couple married in 2020 and had their son, Elijah in 2022."The idea of him having to grow up without his dad is too upsetting.
Brain tumours reduce life expectancies by an average of 27 years, with just 12 per cent of adults surviving five years after diagnosis.
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