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18 years ago June 9

Published on May 22, 2018 in Share Your Story

June 9th 2000 I had brain surgery to remove an oligodendroglioma from my left temporal lobe. I found out one week before I had it. Before my 5:00 am surgery my surgeon had the Champlain come in for a prayer, and that’s when I learned that I had a 50/50 chance of making it out of the surgery.
Eighteen years later I still have trouble with words and have a serious problem with short term memory. I don’t remember things from yesterday, but I love each day and stay positive.
My motto is: Enjoy each day, you never know what tomorrow could bring. ❤️

Opinions expressed within this story belong solely to the author and do not reflect the views or opinions of the National Brain Tumor Society.

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