Lindsay’s Story
“The diagnosis came with no options, no sprinkle of hope, just one inevitable outcome”
— Esther
"The statistics are shared, 1 in 2, but you still never want to believe that your life will be affected by this cruel disease. But at the age of 39 I have been entwined in this hideous disease twice already.
Two different outcomes, and two such different experiences.
My son, nearing his first birthday was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour, from the moment we received his diagnosis we were wrapped up in the most amazing care. We were given hope and strength, clear treatment options, and comforted always by the leaps and bounds of the survival rate for his diagnosis. 3 years in remission he is the strongest happiest dude ever. Rewind 6 months ago, this time it would be my dad, my healthy, and wonderful 69 year old dad. The diagnosis of a grade 4 glioblastoma, initially mistaken for a stroke. The diagnosis came with no options, no sprinkle of hope, just one inevitable outcome. Eight weeks from being my dad who would never be far from the golf course, to now, I am missing him every day. That is why I’m a supporter of the Tessa Jowell Foundation. They are working tirelessly to raise the treatment experience, the options, invest in trials, and more importantly to create hope by inspiring a new era of brain cancer treatment and care.