Oswin's page for Brain Tumour Research
Oswin Croft is raising money for Brain Tumour Research
Team: BTR Glasgow Team
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.