Oh number3 , Your mom just feels so much love for you so she cries and others do over what you are going through. Maybe if you can tell her and the others what the sadness does to you and you need to stay positive might help. Or each of you start a gratitude journal and share memories of happier times might help everyone too.
Thank you for sharing your feelings with us and your kindness too.
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Starshine

I can handle what comes with brain cancer. The radiation, the chemo and all the side effects will be tough but I know I'll get through it. I am strong and strong willed. My loved ones get emotional and often have tears. I don't want to be rude but I wish they would not cry or be so sad around me. It makes me paranoid. My mom says I don't understand because I have no children. I do understand that this is the hand dealt to me so I am facing it just like any other challenge in my life. I'm not going to give in to the power of cancer and sit around weeping and asking "Why me?"
It doesn't matter. It all happens for a reason. I think part of the reason I have a brain tumor is to prove the odds can be beaten. Timewill tell but I think preparing with the most positive attitude gives me an edge. To all caregivers and to those on this site who give advice, thanks for your kindness.

I honestly think that people possibly take hair for granted.  I say that as I sit here with a purple bandana wrapped around my head because it's cold.  It's cold because there is no hair to insulate my head!  This is the third time that my brain tumor has caused such complications. My hair had actually gotten long enough that I had scheduled a haircut for next week...my first in over a year!  I was so excited!

My excitement was shortlived as it started coming out in handfuls in the shower yesterday afternoon. So...instead of walking around with softball size bald spots here there and everywhere, I shaved it. 

I'm not a vain person, don't misunderstand. I really don't care about the hair itself. It's more about the way people tend to look at me. About 50% of the looks are as if I am a freak...and then there's the 25% who think I'm a guy...then there's that last 25% who look at me as if I may die right where I stand and they feel SOOOO sorry for me.

I'm not sure which I hate more....

Hello, I'm actually writing in regard to my sons' situation. He is now 24 years old and needs extensive dental work to fix his teeth.  The dental work is needed due to the treatment of an illness he fought courageously when he was 15 years old. He was diagnosed with a brain-stem Melanoma. (Brain tumor). He was in and out of the hospital for the next 2 and a half years. His treatment consited of 4 surguries and frequent radiation and chemotherapy. The doctors had told us that there could be some side effects including dental breakdown due to the treatments. The brain tumor treatment did leave him with a couple of disabilities. But he survived even after he was given last rites late one night. What I am basically looking for is an answer to the dental work he needs. I can not cover him on my insurance because he's considered an adult. (Not a full-time student). He is only able to have a part-time job due to his disabilities. I'm sure a nice smile would immensly improve his self-esteem and bring more opportunity to him. We just need to make it happen. If there is a foundation and/or group and/or kind person out there that could help us make that happen for him, we would wholeheartedly appreciate it. Thank you.  

 
This is Charlse Likezo, of TUNGI SDA church in Mongu,Zambia. She abruptly lost her sight in november 2005, right now she can not see, surgical results are that she has brain tumor. the Doctors say she has to be taken for expert brain turmor operation in South Africa. Please iam on my knees requesting for help, anything you can afford, it will be highly appreciated. or if you can find us sponsors to take my sick wife to hospital.The mdical bill is USD$ 62,000..

Please contact me on
 
+260 97534060  or email: chishimbamwape@yahoo.com
 
God bless
charles likezo

I am in desperate need of financial assisstance. My grandmother was just diagnosed with a brain tumor and we have no insurance or money to pay for the up coming surgery, docotr's appointments, treatment's, medications. Most of my family lives paycheck to paycheck including myself, so with all of my saving already spent, we find ourselves with no means to pay for the increasing medical bills. I was planning my wedding for May 26, 2007, unfortunatley, my grandmother became very ill and our wedding had to be cancelled. All of the money that my fiance and I had saved up for our wedding has been spent on doctor's visits and medications for her. I don't care spending my money on her she is one of the most important persons in my life. But I am running out of money fast and have no one to turn to. If you would like to help please email me at Candy_s_m@hotmail.com. Any little bit helps, God Bless you.