Anyone who knows Em, understands how strong, fit and healthy she is. They will also know just how huge a heart she has, and how kind and supportive she is to everyone around her.
On Thursday 12th September, Em went in for a precautionary MRI before work, due to a recent increase in migraines. That afternoon she was told to go to emergency immediately as they had found a 2cm mass in her brain. It was without a doubt, the worst phone call Em had ever received and was the start of this nightmare.
Em was admitted to Neurosurgery overnight, and scheduled for a Craniotomy (biopsy) a few days later. The biopsy results came back with the diagnosis of a life changing and inoperable brain cancer. The tumor is an aggressive Grade 3 Astrocytoma, and unfortunately there is currently no cure, however there are treatment options available to help manage it.
The treatment will consist of an initial 6 weeks of combined Radiation and Chemotherapy, followed by a further 12 months of Chemo.
Em married her partner Zara, less than 6 months before receiving this news, however she's adamant that this will only be a temporary setback to realising the future they have planned together. Em is resilient and determined to overcome everything thrown at her, but that won't be possible without the support of her community.
Thank you for any contribution you're able to make and for sharing the link. Every single contribution - no matter the amount - will help as we navigate this extremely difficult time. Funds raised will go towards treatment, medication, specialist appointments, any potential lost wages, and additional support for Em.
We will post updates here as Em progresses through her treatment. You're welcome to reach out, Em will respond when she can.
We are deeply appreciative and grateful for your support, we're going to get through this together.
Keep pushing through