What is it really like to live with a brain tumour?

In this episode, Tessa Jowell Foundation Ambassador Sam Suriakumar speaks with Alex Savage, Volunteer Senior Communications Advisor and friend of the Foundation, as they share their personal experiences of living with a brain tumour.

Both Sam and Alex bring a unique and deeply personal perspective to this conversation, offering an honest and unfiltered look at life after diagnosis.

This frank and powerful discussion explores the wide-ranging impact of living with a brain tumour - not only on patients, but also on the people around them. Together, they reflect on the emotional, physical, financial and practical challenges that come with navigating life alongside a serious diagnosis.

By sharing their lived experiences, Sam and Alex aim to provide understanding, support and connection for others affected by brain tumours.

In this episode:
What it’s like living with a brain tumour
The emotional and mental health impact
Physical challenges and treatment effects
The financial and practical realities
How it affects family and loved ones
Finding ways to cope and move forward
About the Tessa Jowell Foundation