Let's Talk About Brain Tumours
Join us as we talk to those who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour, their friends, parents, partners and children as we talk about all things brain tumours. Find out more about how we are working to change the outcomes for those who are diagnosed with this terrible disease.
Please Note: We recognise that everyone's experience's are completely unique and will be different for everyone. The people who come on the podcast are sharing their own personal experiences, these may differ from yours or your loved one.
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours
Episode 58 - Hidden disabilities
In this episode we meet Gavin Burden and Louise Worthington who have both been diagnosed with brain tumours, Gavin has been living with his brain tumour for 28 years after he was diagnosed at 21. Gavin and Louise have been friends for years so when Louise was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2018 Gavin reached out to her to offer support.
In the episode, they share the difficulties of living with hidden disabilities, with Gavin losing 75% of his vision due to his brain tumour.
Despite the difficulties they have decided to celebrate Gavin turning 50 by taking on a 25km challenge.
You can find out more about Gavin and Louise here
If you want to get involved in their challenge you can email them here Loungav25kwalk@gmail.com