Thank you so much for your replies.

Heather - I am glad Dennis is doing well. So far the chemo pills Dad
has been taking with the radiation haven't made him nauseas so let's
hope that continues. I agree with what you said, it's hard to shake
the negative thoughts completely when we are constantly reminded of
them.

Nina - I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing what the
group has done for you. I think I will definately benefit from being
a member...it's nice to be able to speak with others who understand
completely. I would love to take you up on your offer some time :)

Chana - Thank you also for your lovely message :)

--- In nzbraintumour@yahoogroups.com, "aliciawh" <aliciawh@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone
>
> I am just new to this group so thought I would quickly introduce
> myself. I am 19 years old and live in Palmerston North. In August
> this year my father was diagnosed with a high grade glioblastoma
> multiforme. He had the awake craniotomy preformed in Wellington a
few
> weeks later, and is nearing the end of his radiation treatment now.
> He remains amazingly positive and is still full of life, although
> very tired.
>
> That's his story anyway. I am finding it increasingly difficult
> dealing with things as we are constantly reminded by doctors etc
that
> his prognosis is poor, however we still believe he will live till
> he's 95 :) I would love to hear stories about any long term
> survivors, so if anyone could point me in the right direction to
find
> some related threads that would be great...not really sure how to
> find my way round here yet.
>
> Lastly i would like to express my appreciation for you Penny, and
> your husband Dave. The million dollar tumour documentary was very
> touching - what an inspirational story. I would like to thank you
for
> the fight the two of you put up. I had no idea only 3 years earlier
> Dad may not have had the chemo pills available to him. He will
> continue to take these for a further six months which will increase
> his chance of survival, and that is thanks to you.
>
> Much love to all
>