Oswin Croft
Oswin's page for Brain Tumour Research
Fundraising for Brain Tumour Research
Story
I’m raising money for Brain Tumour Research because of my twin sister's situation.
Help me hit my fundraising target please!
Rosie's story: I am mum living with a grade 3 incurable brain tumour. I was diagnosed in 2015 when I was on maternity leave (2 weeks away from returning to work). In my job as a physiotherapist, I had worked to help people recover from brain surgery. I never imagined that I would be on the other side.
I was initially told that I would survive up to 6 months which was absolutely devastating. It felt like a nightmare that I wish I could wake up from. The fact that I would not get to see my baby daughter grow up was one of the most difficult things to hear. It has been awful for my family.
Thankfully, I sought a 2nd opinion from a different hospital team. They couldn't cure my cancer but they were certain that they could give me more than 6 months. I received a 6 hour operation to remove 65% of the tumour, 6 weeks of daily radiotherapy, then 1 year of chemotherapy. During this time I was very unwell and missed a large chunk of my baby growing up. My partner had to quit his job to look after both of us so financially it was a very difficult time too. I didn't realise the amount of paperwork that comes with cancer. It was difficult to deal with at the same time as going through treatment.
I am now approaching my 5 year mark since diagnosis. My lifestyle has completely changed. I had to quit my job in the NHS and take my pension. In the past I was very active and now my fatigue is so bad, I struggle with day-to-day life with a 4 year old.
I have recently become involved with the Brain Tumour Research charity Glasgow group. We all have our own story. Our target for this year is £5000. Hopefully with your help we can smash that amount.
Help me hit my fundraising target please!
Rosie's story: I am mum living with a grade 3 incurable brain tumour. I was diagnosed in 2015 when I was on maternity leave (2 weeks away from returning to work). In my job as a physiotherapist, I had worked to help people recover from brain surgery. I never imagined that I would be on the other side.
I was initially told that I would survive up to 6 months which was absolutely devastating. It felt like a nightmare that I wish I could wake up from. The fact that I would not get to see my baby daughter grow up was one of the most difficult things to hear. It has been awful for my family.
Thankfully, I sought a 2nd opinion from a different hospital team. They couldn't cure my cancer but they were certain that they could give me more than 6 months. I received a 6 hour operation to remove 65% of the tumour, 6 weeks of daily radiotherapy, then 1 year of chemotherapy. During this time I was very unwell and missed a large chunk of my baby growing up. My partner had to quit his job to look after both of us so financially it was a very difficult time too. I didn't realise the amount of paperwork that comes with cancer. It was difficult to deal with at the same time as going through treatment.
I am now approaching my 5 year mark since diagnosis. My lifestyle has completely changed. I had to quit my job in the NHS and take my pension. In the past I was very active and now my fatigue is so bad, I struggle with day-to-day life with a 4 year old.
I have recently become involved with the Brain Tumour Research charity Glasgow group. We all have our own story. Our target for this year is £5000. Hopefully with your help we can smash that amount.