Hello from new member Glioma Gal

[Glioma Gal]

Hi - My name is Nicole aka Glioma Gal. This is my first post and I want to say hello to everyone on the Foyer. My epilepsy came as a result of a brain glioma, cancerous tumor. It's located on my left temporal lobe and I take lamictal for seizures. I've had this condition for 17 years and am glad to find a group that I can open up to. I want to share my problems with everyday life and see how others cope. I need more laughter & buddies to share with.

[skillefer]

Hi Nicole! Welcome to cWE. This is a great place for support and laughs. check out the lemonade stand and CQ'a jokes for a good laugh. Feel free to ask questions, chime in, or just vent in the padded room as needed

[Glioma Gal]

Thanks for responding so quickly. I am new to this so I will take any suggestions and hints you have to offer. I live with my parents so my mom helps me with the typing and verbage. Since my cancer and epilepsy are centered on my left temporal lobe, I need all the help I can get!

[midge18]

Hi Nicole! I'm kind of new here too, but I don't post very much! This is a great place for posting, discussing, or even (as I do) lurking around, reading all the positive things on those days you need cheering up on Welcome to CWE

[Bernard]

Hi Nicole, welcome to the forum.

There are plenty of laughs to be found in the Lounge. Just explore the site, and jump right in wherever you find something that interests you.

[Meetz1064]

REALLY want some good laughs, check out this link. It's to a thread called CQ's Jokes (in the Lounge).

CQ's Jokes

Of course, TeeTees puts up some pretty funny ones, too.

Welcome to CWE by the way. I'm sure you're going to like it here. Mr B has built us an AWESOME home here.

You sound like you have your hands full, but are handling it well. For that, I give you kudos. If you have questions, feel free to ask. We'll be happy to try to answer them, and if we can't we'll try to point you in the right direction...

Take care,

Meetz

[chrisccc3]

So glad you found this! I really hope this will be a great resource for you. I look forward to learning more about what you go through.

Love, your Bro

[Bernard]

Hi Chris, welcome to the forum.

I'm guessing that if you spend some time reading in here, it's really going to expand your horizons on the E experience.

[eslucas]

Hi there Glioma Gal,
Sorry to hear of your illness. You've found a great website. I've recv'd a lot of support which gives me hope and a lot of information that makes me feel more empowered. Hang in there!

[flinnigan]

Hi Glioma Gal,

Welcome, you've come to a great place everyone will be so much help. Take your shoes off and stay a while. My 16 year old son was diagnosed 2 years ago with an optic glioma, I've met several others with them. How do you treat yours? We've left it alone and he's doing very well. Best to you and your family.

[Glioma Gal]

It's nice to know there are others who give out info. It's hard to do it all this alone. I'm looking forward to hear others in the same situations.

[Nancy]

Hi Nicole .... I'm glad to meet you

I had a grade 2 oliogodendroglioma tumor on my left temporal lobe that caused my seizures. Two surgeries stopped those so I haven't had one since May 2007.

Have you considered surgery or looked into it?

[Glioma Gal]

Hi Nancy,

We have a lot in common! I had a glioma on my left side. I had a grade 3. I had surgery, chemo & radiation. They didn't get every thing, so I still had seizures. Five years ago I had more surgery to remove scar tissue but unfortunately I still have seizures I also lost a lot of memory... I take Keppra to control them and it works for the most part. That said, I feel lucky because I'm still here!!

So glad to hear that you're doing well!