Hi everyone! I wanted to let you all know that I am doing great. It's hard everyday but I'm trying to do my best and I can't wait to be myself again and talk to everyone. Let me know if you want to see my new video on my surgery, it shows the testing they did during the surgery, while I was awake to help them map the exact location of the tumor. Love you guys and thank you for your support and prayers. See you soon!
So glad she is doing well. I was diagnosed with a brain tumour when I was 25 in 2008. I'm doing well now and happy to help if you need a bit of advice for post-op xxx
I've also been diagnosed with a brain tumor a week before my 20th Birthday. I was walking around with symptoms for six months until I had a seizure and actually collapsed. Six years ago I had my tumor removed. Before the surgery, doctors told me I'll lose half of my vision and possibly my long term memory. And here I am. I'm attending medical school, doing work outs three times a week, eating healthy, learned to play multiple instruments and most importantly I learned to live and appreciate my being. Getting a Diagnose like that in your young adult life is a nightmare and a blessing as well! Whoever is watching us from up above, has bigger plans for you!!! Mark my words. Trust your beautiful brain and it's willpower. You got this!!!! 🌺❤️🙏🏾
Gerry F I want to stress that symptoms vary extremely. Which is why I ended up watching this video, besides the fact that I barely know anyone under 30 with a brain tumor and it's good to know you're not alone... this sounds weird but I hope it's understandable But yeah my symptoms started becoming noticeable when I started losing my short time memory, our short term memory is able to keep information for 20 seconds, if it isn't repeated. However, the way I was losing it was very noticeable to people in my environment. Like I had to change the topic of a whole conversation because I couldn't back track. I'm assuming that it was a small seizure, petite mal. At the age of ten, i started getting minor migraine attacks but I never got them checked because it would only last a few minutes, I haven't had them since my tumor has been removed. So mainly migraines and horrible short term memory attacks. Mind you, everybody forgets things but the way I did it was very noticeable!!!! Forgetting your phone number or a name doesn't mean you have a brain tumor! Then I woke up after I passed out in my kitchen, I figured it was due to stress...and it happened again one week later. My brother saw me having a seizure and that's how my story began. I had no such thing as an Aura or any particular situation causing my seizures. I would close my eyes and open them and wake up somewhere else. I hope this was helpful for you. It's kinda hard to keep it short...
I checked her twitter and instagram and was sooo relieved she is fine now. I like good news and I am happy when people manage to fight disease, whatever it is.
She’s not “good now”... she doesn’t have a tumor or cancer but it is still a struggle for her to form words sometimes. Brain surgery is no joke, this has still impacted her three years later. :(
I honestly don't know why I watch videos like this. I have a severe anxiety disorder so I get super anxious about me having things and awhile ago I just got over a delusion of having a brain tumour.... I hope she's okay
Cerriwddyn Knowles I have gone through that too liget it's horrible this comment helped me with how I've thought I have one too I didn't know other people feel like that too
I have anxiety too, but I watch her journey to remember how life can change in a minute. How for now when we have our health. We have emotional issues, also disrupted cognitive functions, but imagine going through losing yourself. Your ability to express yourself. Your ability to feel safe within your own body. How it slowly colapses. Anxiety can be controlled, can be mild if taken seriously by you and your closest family/friends. Her journey reminds me that even though I have diabities, anxiety, several other hormonal diseases, a boyfriend who is toxic, that slowly I can manage my problems, my life. Because I still am myself. Small scared often terefied creature. But going through chemo, brain surgery when you have to grasp for every word, for your freedom to think. Sorry for babling. I am exhausted.
Hi Courtney - I'm not sure if you'll see this comment. But I am a neurosurgical ICU nurse. I care for patients after tumor resections all the time. I just want to reassure you that you're gonna be ok. The brain is an amazing thing, and you are so young! I wish there were words to make this better. I have seen so many people undergo this surgery. Two years ago I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and I know exactly how you feel when you are told a diagnosis that affects your life. You got this! Trust the doctors and nurses. They are gonna get this out and hopefully it'll be a thing in the past. Xoxo
Hannah Clough Another ICU neuro nurse here and I totally agree with you. Courtney will get through this and we'll all send our prayers for you and your family ❤️
Hannah Clough hi Hannah I have a question as I type this I am feeling some very sharp stingy like pain on the left side of my head it happens randomly and I have told my doctor about it but she said it was normal and I have always wanted to ask someone that knows a little more or is a little more directed into that neuro field, do you believe it's normal or should I be concerned?
sunshinee drea I have that too! And I also have lost vision for seconds a few times ... everything would went blurry for a few seconds then I would feel so dizzy afterwards! I haven't gone to the doctor though because I'm so scared ugh!! Sorry for my bad English
you can get through this. I have a very rare leukemia and somehow am still alive. I did 3 rounds of chemo and still need a transplant. The human body is an amazing thing.
Desarae Colins Our neighbor had one of the rarest cancers (I can't remember the name of it, but it was like 1% of the rarest 1%. They gave him a life expectancy of a year or 2, but he made it 10 years. He just kept fighting, and no matter how bad he felt, he stayed positive. I think a lot of it has to do with how much you're willing to keep fighting. I'm so happy you're still here! Hoping you get that transplant soon. 💙💙💙
Reading all the comments from your students is making me sob, I'm praying for you and your family ❤️❤️ you're a lucky woman to have so many people that love and care about you! Don't lose hope ❤️
I am 14 and last year was the worst year of my life . For so long I couldn't sleep and my head hurt all the time . I didn't feel like myself. And it only got worse. One day when I was on a trip in Oregon I lost my vision my head felt horrible and I couldn't stand up straight. Once I got home I was bed bound and for a week and would not get up unless I had to. Finally on July 14 my mom saw me and that day I felt a little better but then I fell to the ground, my vision was gone everything was blurry , I started to puke up everything and after that we rushed to childrens mercy and it all went so quickly we got an mri and they saw a pineal tumor in the middle of my brain and after that they rushed me to a emergency surgery. They shaved a little of the right side of my head and went in with a camera and took out the tumor and although It had a 50% chance rate I survived it and I felt better but then a month later I lost my vision and so we didn't know if any thing was really wrong but then we found out it was a bigger tumor than the last and it was in the middle of my brain and this tumor looked like it had cancer. They said the survival rate was lower but it was the only thing we could do. So they went in the back of my head and instead of with a camera they had to open up my skull . The day I got my surgery was my first day of 8th grade ( which really sucked) but after all that I survived) I did miss the first few weeks of school in the hospital trying to walk again relearning how to move my neck learning other things like that and in the end after many tests they saw there was no cancer. I'm lucky that I am alive and although I'm missing a pineal gland ( which controls your sleep so it's hard to sleep sometimes but it's ok I take melatonin) and I have a scar in the front of my head that looks like a bald spot and a huge scar on the back of my head I'm so very luck to be alive . This video helped me feel I wasn't alone in my brain tumor journey so thank you for this video. Sorry for the long story
Elise Bowles I hope you are feeling good today. I am 15 right now and I also had a brain tumor when I was nine. Even though it was a rough time I survived. My left hand and my sense of balance are a little messed up but I am fine. Reading story's of people who went through the same kind of thing always helps a lot. How are you feeling now that your brain tumor is almost gone for two years?
Suprise Sisters do you kids have more than two teachers? Fourth grade, right? I taught elementary for 29 years. The best years of my life. I know you ALL will pray and love on your teacher through all of this!
I remember watching this the first time and It still gives me the same feeling of sadness as it did the that day except…now that it’s over 5 years and I have watched your entire recovery and get married and now having a baby. I am so so happy for you. I am so glad you met your wonderful, amazing husband who is so supportive. I just am so happy for you today. I don’t know why we go through certain things in life but you are a strong wonderful women.
My mother had a brain tumor also, apparently she had it for 17 years and just thought it was migraines. Back then, when she was in her 20's, they only had a catscan that didn't catch it. Fast forward to 1987, the MRI had just come along and she had one, they found it, the size of a large orange, they ended up doing 11 surgeries on it(it actually had "seeds" embedded in the bone of her neck and that's why it kept coming back. They figured that out on her last surgery. She came through each one wonderfully, they always said she may be blind, def, paralyzed, etc. nothing like that occurred. It never came back. She ended up passing away in 1996 but not from that...I know you will be okay, technology is so much more advanced than it was when my mom had her surgeries and she was alright. I'm sending many good vibes to you sweetheart. I'm rooting for you!
I had brain surgery too. I had been sick for 4 days, which was unlike me, and my parents had made a drs apt so I got up to shower before the apt. I came downstairs looking for underwear, asking for trees. My parents were confused and I was totally incoherent. I was a freshman in high school and I couldn't even write the ABC's. Long story short, I had a brain infection and I was in a coma for almost 2 weeks. I had subdural empyema and the drs said it was so rare 1 in a million get it and they didn't have a cure for it. They said I'd never be able to walk, talk, basically be normal again. I'm about the graduate law school and I graduated high school on time despite missing a whole semester. I know you're in good hands and these drs are going to make sure you're ok! Everyone is pulling for you and my thoughts & prayers are with you. I didn't have a tumor but I had brain surgery and I know it's a scary situation to be in but know God is with you and he wouldn't give you something you couldn't handle!
It was a great experience to read your comment because I know God has special plans for you and your prosterity; that you are on Earth for an important reason! Sending best wishes to you. :)
Aben Alexander thank you! I absolutely know God will do the same for her, I just know it! What I wrote, is only a quarter of what I went through. It was a struggle to fight for my life. But I am here and I am here for a reason and I know there's a reason for her! She'll have her own story to tell like me, like all of us and it's just going to show her in his own way just why she's here!
Courtney, I'm pulling for you so hard. You have so much strength just to get to the point you're at now and I'm praying for you, as well as the doctors and nurses involved in your surgery today. I have faith that all will go well and you'll be back to your viewers and your kids when you can. Sending love & hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Praying for you. Never saw your channel before.. This is the first video. But I'm ready to cry with you. If anyone knows the struggles of health problems it's me, so when I say my heart is breaking for you.. It's coming from an actual plaid in my heart honey.. i feel all the time like.... Why is this happening to me, I'm too young for this. And there's nothing you can do but leave it up to physicians and the almighty Lord. Pray hard.. But I believe you'll pull through. I'll say a prayer right now for you though! Stay strong girl! And btw... Your so beautiful! Inside and put it seems!💋💄
Courtney, hope this will help you. 19 years ago I started having severe headaches. After MRI it turned out to be a very large brain tumor. Surgery followed at Barrows Neurological Center in Phoenix. At this time it turned out to be brain cancer stage 3, chances of surviving 3%. I got into clinical trial, which meant chemo first, radiation second, a reversed order from typical treatment. All treatment including surgery lasted 4 months. That was in 2001, I’m still here in2020. I strongly recommend Barrow, I owe them my life. Best wishes to you.
I hope it’s ok to ask What sort of brain tumour ? I have brain cancer too and I’m trying to put off my third surgery for as long as possible because my kids are still so young
What a miracle! What do you think was the #1 thing that helped you survive? Why do you think some people die but some make it? I'm going through grief right now because my twin sister died in August of leiomyosarcoma. She caught it at stage 2, almost 3, she said. Sadly, I didn't believe her at first because she had a history of exaggeration. I regret it so much and wonder if my worry about a growth they found on my colon is only survivor's guilt. I cannot get a biopsy until next January (it's February 2021 as I post this). I am trying to figure out how to get a biopsy, just so I know.
My boyfriend had a stroke about 9 months ago and it affected his left temporal lobe where his speech, comprehension, reading and writing were affected. They had to do open his entire left temporal skull and when he woke up after 10 days, he couldn't say a word but with continuous therapy, he is slowly gaining 50 percent of it. He is doing great now and he is happy. We bought a dog for him and that really helped him. Don't lose hope and always see the brighter side of each struggle. I know you will do well!
So glad she is doing well. I was diagnosed with a brain tumour when I was 25 in 2008. I'm doing well now and happy to help if anyone needs a bit of advice for post-op xxx
TH-cam is such a strange place because you feel like you know the person across the screen from you. I feel like I know you and this video made me cry. I will definitely be praying for your surgery and your recovery and can't wait to hear that you're doing well couple weeks from now!!!
My mum had A brain tumour 3 years ago and it was benign she is now absoloulty fine and it was removed successfully and her MRI's are now completely normal x
My son had a (benign) brain tumour when he was 11yo, he's 16 now and has had the all clear since his brain surgery to remove it. It was terrifying as parents but for a child (or the person it's happening to) I can't imagine how scary that was for him/you. Best wishes with your journey ahead.x
Stay strong! I have been through a similar situation. I had a brain tumor on that same said pretty much in the same spot when I was 15 years old noncancerous and again when I was 17 cancerous. I have beaten it. I am currently cancer free. P.S. Go Gray in May! (Brain tumors awareness month!)
Sending many prayers your way! You're going to get through this. "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand." Isaiah 41:10
I have a pituitary tumour aswell. They put me on the well known cabergoline because it’s related to prolactin. But now I’ve been told they want to take me off cabergoline and watch the rumour grow. Once it reaches a certain size they will operate to take it out. Messed up but the side effects have ruined my life. Made me depressed and weight gain and so many other issues
I had two brain surgeries due to a tumor, the medical advances they have made in neurology is amazing you will be okay!!!! Good luck to you I wish you a speedy recovery.
Hey Courtney. I had a similar situation happen to me when i was 17. I kept having stomach problems and they did an MRI and found a cyst in my brain. Mine had to be taken out immediately bc of the location. I am 5 years post surgery. Praying for you and your family! You got this!!
Seventeen years ago I went in for a 36 week ultrasound so my ob/gyn could monitor my baby. While the tech was doing the ultrasound I saw something on the screen and asked what it was. She said nothing but the doctor sent me to a high risk pregnancy doctor. No one would tell us anything. The new doctor did an ultrasound as well then called the neurosurgeon down to see the ultrasound. A week later I was having a c section. None of the doctors knew for sure what it was just that it wasn't right. My son was born at 37 weeks and immediately had to go into the neonatal ICU. They also did his MRI and we found out he had a brain tumor. It was such a horrible feeling when all we should have had was joy. My sons tumor was supposed to be a slow growing tumor and the plan was to have it taken out later down the road. Well at 5 weeks my son had brain surgery because the tumor had doubled in size. The first half of my sons life was spent shuffling from doctor to doctor. The physical and physiological issues that have stemmed from his tumor has been something we all had to overcome. He is now 17 with a horseshoe shaped scar on the right side of his head. He is my everything. I know scared you are. There is life on the other side. It may be different though. When things like this happen change is inevitable for everyone that's close to you. When my son was very young I was sitting in a store waiting on my husband holding my son. I was in a very bad place at that time. A young man came up to me and kneeled at my side and told me that everything is going to be ok, HE will be okay. I looked up at him with tears in my eyes and told him thank you. He smiled and got up and as he walked away I noticed the scar down the back of his head. I needed to hear that so badly. I will say a prayer for you. But Courtney YOU WILL BE OKAY. This is all going to work out
Bordeaux and the beautiful for some reason the ending of your post made me cry god is great and I'm happy for you and your son I have a son of my own and I can't imagine having to go through what you did
I had a benign brain tumor too! Craniopharyngioma on my pituitary gland/hypothalamus. It had been there at least 5 years before it was discovered (I was 11), and was also first told it was just dehydration. I've talked to so many people since then who have had all sorts of brain tumors. It's amazing what a huge support community there is. I'm 21 now and while my life is different than I imagined it would be, the experience made me who I am today. Hang in there!
Allegra Noelle I too had a benign brain tumor. It was located on my third ventricle and causing me headaches for months. Luckily they were able to remove my tumor with two surgeries, which took place over Christmas time this past year. I stayed in the hospital for 22 days, which were probably the worst 22 days of my life.
My boyfriend has a brain tumor. Wish him luck guys... Thank you so much for all your prayers! We aren’t together anymore but he is doing well now (I think)
My mom just had a Brain tumor removed about a month ago and she Is currently going on her 3rd week of chemo and radiation. Praying for you! Hope all is well💛
Your story gave me so much strength! I''ve been so scared to go to docter's or hospital to get checked out and have been having some issues. Your letting people know that anyone can get Cancer at any time. Doesn't matter age or race. Thanks for being so strong and telling your story.
I have a disorder that causes me to grow tumors in my brain and spinal cord. This is a hard period for you to be facing, but you will recover. Sometimes it takes a while. So, if you have any issues post-op, just hold on. The brain is amazing in what it can overcome. ❤️
Such great words of encouragement. Your short comment is an inspiration to keep pushing forward no matter what life throws at us. May God bless you in your own journey. :)
Remember the bible says our tounge is the steerage of our ship so we should never say bad things about ourself. Instead we should say, "I don't have brain aneurysms and I am completely healthy in Jesus' name." Jesus is Lord of all, His name has power and is healing. Always only speak good things about yourself. Pray every day in Jesus' name and always Tithe faithfully. Me and my family have been healed many times through my Tithing also.
You showed up in my feed, it's May 15th, and I pray that your surgery went well. You have a new viewer in me, and I will be waiting for your next video. God Bless!
I wish people could get regular MRI / cancer screenings to check on things regularly! (I bet it would make things a lot easier if we found out we had cancer earlier)
You are exposed for a while, its like when people have to get X-ray. Its proven the amount of you are exposed to during X-ray isn't damaging or increasing the risk for you. You shouldn't get an X-ray when pregnant though. Sad thing is, that in USA you pay for your insurance and still have big bills sent to you. In my country you pay around 100 bucks (half of it, if you are employed comes from employers pocket) and you get almost everything for free. (Standard things you are sent to, like if you go to emergency room, you pay 3 bucks for them look at you, you pay for some prescribed drugs, and stuff. But most of the appointments you are sent to (EEG, EKG, MRI, X-rays etc) are for free. )
Rewatching this video again. (A few years later). Henry Ford caught my precancerous spots on my pancreas. I had a whipple at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. I’m here 3 years later. I’m glad your tumor was caught. I’m really happy you are doing so well now!
I didn't know whether to "like or dislike" this video, although I hate what you're going through I chose to "like" it because I admire your strength and I know you'll overcome this. Praying for you and your family.
I am praying for you babe 💕💕 you are so incredibly strong and I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love and positive vibes your way ❤️
I don’t know how I got here I believe this was on my recommended. You’re such a strong woman. I pray that life treats you better and keeps giving you strength to pull thru. It’s these type of videos that make me realize how blessed I am to have health. Stay strong girl.
Courtney, I just cried with you. I cannot even imagine what you are going through. You are such an amazing person! I am praying so hard for you and your family. xo
praying for you so hard!! you are strong and beautiful and i know you will be in that 80%. I admire your strength during this difficult time and as a fellow teacher, i am praying for your students as well and hoping they are able to get through this, too. Sending positive thoughts
my sister passed out at work once, and suffered from migraines most of her life. so we took her to the hospital and she had a brain tumor. she got it removed through surgery but the doctors made the mistake of not doing another MRI, pieces broke off from her brain all down her spine and spread to her bones. she died a year later (this was like 3 years ago) so it's nice to hear that it's not a death sentence for everyone (I'm not sure if that sounds insincere) I'm glad you're getting through it
I've never been on your channel but I saw your video & had to comment. I'm sending you all the love & will keep you in my prayers. Stay strong & trust that God never puts anything in one's life without knowing that she/he will pass through it & will make them stronger. You'll look more beautiful after surgery - Sending you my love & prayers ❤️
Your so young and beautiful. This is not right for a young person . I feel so devestated, you can beat this . I will be thinking of you and praying for you.Dont give up , keep fighting!
One time I dropped 65 pounds on my head and had a concussion. I couldn't speak for two weeks and it was the scariest, most humbling, and most frustrating period. I really identified with your feelings of being scared of what was going to happen to your speech. I sometimes have a stutter now but most people don't notice! Hope you're feeling better!
I hope everything went smoothly, sweet girl! This is my first video of yours that I've watched. Miss Lauralee mentioned it... This really hits home because I wanted to let you know, my mom recently had a tumor removed in the exact same place as yours! She heard the ringing or weird sounds in her ear too! I was in tears listening to this because I saw first hand how receiving news like that can seriously bring your whole world to a screeching halt... the good news is, there is a bright and beautiful light at the end of that tunnel! I have so much faith that you will recover quickly and hopefully with very little pain. I'm sending thoughts and prayers your way. I pray you get to go back to your little ones at school very soon! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
By now you’ve treated the tumor. I hope it went well and you are fully recovered. I have been dealing with multiple brain tumors my entire adult life so I understand the shock and anxiety.
You are soooooo incredibly strong & I know you'll push through. you have so much support from TH-cam alone, I can only imagine how much support you have from your school&family. you will be in my prayers 💜💫🙏
I never comment but I just want you to know that I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. I believe that all things happen so the glory of God may be manifested. And I know yOu will get through this. I send much love, many prayers , and a whole lotta strength for you and your family. Xoxo T
I had a brain tumour too! It was fast growing and the scary part is the doctor said if it wasn’t removed I would die, and I could die from the surgery, but I’m okay now and I hope your fine to.
You are probably in surgery right now as I type this. I pray for the hands of all who are working on your precious brain. I also pray for a quick recovery and that your speech will not be compromised whatsoever. Please look up the benefits of Frankincense essential oil and healing the brain. My Aunt had lesions on her brain and I have given her some of my Frankincense essential oil (100% pure therapeutic grade is SUPER important) and she puts a drop on her thumb and holds it on the roof of her mouth everyday. The things this does for your brain is amazing. Just something to look into. I look forward to your next video, but please don't feel rushed... your recovery is most important right now.
Hi sweetheart! I just found your channel through this heart wrenching video and I just want to send my best wishes, stay strong and stay positive throughout this trying time. Positivity and being surrounded by loved ones is the best to do in such tough circumstances-- sending love 💗
I am 52 and the last 2 years have been very hard. I wish you all the strenght and positivity in the world. Remember this... Dear Cancer, You have messed with the wrong girl this time. Your support group. This still keeps me going❤❤❤ I hope it helps you
i found out I had a brain tumor when I was 16 i didnt get it removed until I was 18. it was on my pituitary that nearly killed me. but I'm still trucking at 20 after everything I went through. I wish you luck on your journey!
Brina Weinschrott I second the "what??!" My sister had a pituitary tumor removed when she was in her 20s. It grew back and is watched by MRI. She also almost died after the surgery. Eating fruits and vegetables has absolutely nothing to do with this topic. Now my sister has a pituitary disease called acromegaly and is dying from that. Yet she still says that others have suffered far more than her. Before diagnosed with acromegaly, she had a huge aneurysm and almost died from that.
i have a microadenoma(basically tiny tumor) in my pituitary... it has been there for 8 years. my doctors just watch over it through MRI's. I know an older lady who had a macroadenoma in her pituitary who was able to opt for pills instead of surgery. she has to take them for the rest of her life but they have done the trick getting rid of her tumor. I get so tired of the migraines & hormonal imbalances that I have been debating surgery to remove it but after reading these I think I will opt for pills.. 😯
Im not a commenter typically and honestly because of how Facebook is my first thought was this was going to be clickbait. I have to apologize to you for that. Im all to familiar with brain surgery as my son went through six before his 4th birthday. Not as a result of a Tumor but as a result of abuse by his biological father on his first birthday. I was told that best case scenario he would be a vegetable the rest of his life as he is 60% brain dead. 6 years later my son Devin is a happy healthy boy who runs, jumps, tells jokes and shows love like no other child I have ever met. I am a full believer that doctors perform miracles through God and I will be praying for you and your family through this! You are so brave to be sharing about what you are going through I know how hard that is. Please share with us a p.o. box number so we can send you a card.
I’m just now finding your channel and it’s so weird because this same thing happened to my dad this past year. Yes he’s a lot older but it was still hard. They said it wasn’t cancerous but it could become and grow. The only sign we ever knew was he lost his scents of smell. We found out about it and it was out all within 3 days and he went home! He now has epilepsy from it but otherwise is healthy! Thank you for sharing your story❤️
Dearest Courtney, you don't know me, but I've come to know you (somewhat) through watching your videos on here. My heart goes out to you, to your family, to your friends, to the kids at your school where you teach, and to all the many people who love and care about you. You're an incredibly strong, brave, beautiful soul, and (as I'm sure you know) you have so many people pulling for you. I pray you have a speedy and full recovery. Sending you healing vibes, strength and love ❤
Omg I am in tears for you. I'm so sorry you are going through this and I hope you know we are here for you... I will keep you in my prayers every day. I hope the surgery goes well. 😓♥️
jeeze kind of crazy you can still even smile shit like this would eat me alive I really hope everything works out for you it makes me sad when I hear anything like this
I just found your channel and subscribed. I'm really sorry that this is all happening to you, but am send good thoughts and positive vibes your way for this surgery.
I am not your followers. I just saw this video randomly on youtube and i started the pray for you when I saw the title before even watch the video. I believe that surgery is going to go well and you are going to kick this tumor. Praying praying so hard for you! Please stay positive!!!! 💞
Hey beautiful, I'm a firmer believer that everything will go for the best, you are such a strong and beautiful person, you deserve life and life is what you'll get. We are here for you love, always. Stay strong ❤💕
Man I can’t believe I just found you. My brain tumor was found in March 28. I went from “watchful waiting” to Aug8 “you need surgery ASAP” because my tumor was fast growing. I just got it removed Sep 19. It’s been a tough recovery. I’m so glad I found you. I’m about to binge watch your journey. 💓💖 keep strong love.
I’m doing pretty good. I lost some of my hearing on my left ear from the surgery. My head is still numb in several areas. My left eye has blind spots. It could’ve been worse. I have a one year follow up. Thank you guys for asking!
Kass Ignacio Wow. Ya, it definitely could have been worse. Way to look at the positive side!! I pray you have continued improvement and healing. You are super brave!
LivingwithKass my daughter has been fighting her tumor for almost 6years,blindness and balance is a big issue.along with other issues,prayers for you both.
I am seeing this the day of ur surgery and my thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family. I know all will go well because I want to put all the positive thoughts out there because you deserve it :) Love u and ur channel and will be praying for u
@Courtelizz1 Get well soon. All my support from Spain. If you believe, you can beat the cancer. My prayers are with you!!!!. One of the most beautiful human being I ve seen in my life. Your eyes lights up our screens, never give up.
I have never cried watching a video but today was the first time I hope you are better and over come with flying colors. May god bless you and your family
I'm praying for you!! I really hope you get better! I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this, but you should know that you have so many fans pulling for you! We're wishing you the best!! Pull through it! Fight it and come out stronger on the other end! I love you💕!
You don't need to cry.you need to be positive and bold.its easy to say.I have been to 2 brain tumors one in 2000 and next in 2004 and my right eyes is half I cant see.I don't walk straight. I have a lot of problems but I can ride a bike do my work and most importantly smile.its 15 years now. Cheer up my dear .I am now 55.saw both my kids get married.
Hi Ms.Warner💜 its gabby me and Alex were watching this and we were crying really hard I hope you are okay you are in my thoughts and prayers😌. PLEASE FEEL BETTER WE MISS YOU SO MUCH AT SCHOOL AND WE HOPE YOU ARE OKAY
I fill like crying Miss Warner . I will pray and hope the best for you .😭😭😭😭you are so strong you will get better .from your favorite student that left .😢😢😢 I miss and love you you will de ok.
In the words of Geraldine Solon, "A lesson for all of us is that for every loss there is a victory, for every sadness, there is a joy, and when you think you've lost everything, there is hope." Hope keeps us alive and the ability to see it despite all things lies in the darkness you walk through in life. There is a community out here who supports you wholeheartedly and wants the best for you and I am a part of it. We start strong and finish strong, always.... - Ashanti C.
You're so beautiful and strong, the fact that you could even film this video is so inspiring, I hope you're doing well now, I can't imagine truly how scary that is for you.
I'm 14 and my mum died of a brain tumour when I was 7, I pray for the best for you and your family because I understand what you're going through xx stay strong it gets better❤️❤️❤️
Hi my name is Olivia and I've also had brain surgery. It's not that scary. I was 5 when it happened and now I'm 11. I just wanted to say that so you wouldn't be as nervous. I really wish you the best and you will be in my prayers
J Mama I think we all are dehydrated to a degree. Actual thirst is a later symptom. Hard to comprehend. So many of us don't drink the amount of water (not mere liquid) each day that our body weight needs.
Cubby Levi absolutely. Water with electrolytes is all I ever drink. And I make sure to drink at least 50ounces a day. Maybe from the weather in Chicago and traveling she became that dehydrated.
They just thought that she was dehydrated because of her symptoms but it turned out to be cancer. I'm sure drinking all the water helped her body in other ways, but the fact that it didn't help her symptoms meant that something else was wrong, which unfortunately turned out to be cancer.
Hello Courtney, I'm surgeon and just got to say that you are doing such a great job. Accept the tumor and have support between your family and friends it's everything, trust me. Good luck girl and believe in the medicine, you're going to pass it.
Hi everyone! I wanted to let you all know that I am doing great. It's hard everyday but I'm trying to do my best and I can't wait to be myself again and talk to everyone. Let me know if you want to see my new video on my surgery, it shows the testing they did during the surgery, while I was awake to help them map the exact location of the tumor. Love you guys and thank you for your support and prayers. See you soon!
Courtelizz1 im happy you are ok
Courtelizz1 heal soon 😘😘
Courtelizz1 you Will get over these Just be patient one day it will be just à memories trust me love you sweety
So glad she is doing well. I was diagnosed with a brain tumour when I was 25 in 2008. I'm doing well now and happy to help if you need a bit of advice for post-op xxx
Courtelizz1 I want to see n I'm so happy ur ok
I've also been diagnosed with a brain tumor a week before my 20th Birthday. I was walking around with symptoms for six months until I had a seizure and actually collapsed. Six years ago I had my tumor removed.
Before the surgery, doctors told me I'll lose half of my vision and possibly my long term memory.
And here I am. I'm attending medical school, doing work outs three times a week, eating healthy, learned to play multiple instruments and most importantly I learned to live and appreciate my being.
Getting a Diagnose like that in your young adult life is a nightmare and a blessing as well!
Whoever is watching us from up above, has bigger plans for you!!! Mark my words. Trust your beautiful brain and it's willpower. You got this!!!!
🌺❤️🙏🏾
HARRY ORANGE thank you so much
What were your symptoms?
Warrior.
Gerry F
I want to stress that symptoms vary extremely. Which is why I ended up watching this video, besides the fact that I barely know anyone under 30 with a brain tumor and it's good to know you're not alone... this sounds weird but I hope it's understandable
But yeah my symptoms started becoming noticeable when I started losing my short time memory, our short term memory is able to keep information for 20 seconds, if it isn't repeated. However, the way I was losing it was very noticeable to people in my environment. Like I had to change the topic of a whole conversation because I couldn't back track. I'm assuming that it was a small seizure, petite mal. At the age of ten, i started getting minor migraine attacks but I never got them checked because it would only last a few minutes, I haven't had them since my tumor has been removed.
So mainly migraines and horrible short term memory attacks. Mind you, everybody forgets things but the way I did it was very noticeable!!!! Forgetting your phone number or a name doesn't mean you have a brain tumor!
Then I woke up after I passed out in my kitchen, I figured it was due to stress...and it happened again one week later. My brother saw me having a seizure and that's how my story began.
I had no such thing as an Aura or any particular situation causing my seizures. I would close my eyes and open them and wake up somewhere else.
I hope this was helpful for you. It's kinda hard to keep it short...
Mimosa Parkkonen thank you so much 😊
I checked her twitter and instagram and was sooo relieved she is fine now. I like good news and I am happy when people manage to fight disease, whatever it is.
Thanks for letting us know..good news !!
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She’s not “good now”... she doesn’t have a tumor or cancer but it is still a struggle for her to form words sometimes. Brain surgery is no joke, this has still impacted her three years later. :(
@@stephaniehalvorson4021 I know, but she is still a survivor, and very brave person.
Yessss i get overjoyed as well with good news thank God she pulled through
I honestly don't know why I watch videos like this. I have a severe anxiety disorder so I get super anxious about me having things and awhile ago I just got over a delusion of having a brain tumour.... I hope she's okay
Cerriwddyn Knowles I have gone through that too liget it's horrible this comment helped me with how I've thought I have one too I didn't know other people feel like that too
Same. I’m currently terrified that I might have a brain tumor
me 2. I overthink and irrationalize over things that shouldn't be in the first place, especially over my health :(
I have anxiety too, but I watch her journey to remember how life can change in a minute. How for now when we have our health. We have emotional issues, also disrupted cognitive functions, but imagine going through losing yourself. Your ability to express yourself. Your ability to feel safe within your own body. How it slowly colapses. Anxiety can be controlled, can be mild if taken seriously by you and your closest family/friends. Her journey reminds me that even though I have diabities, anxiety, several other hormonal diseases, a boyfriend who is toxic, that slowly I can manage my problems, my life. Because I still am myself. Small scared often terefied creature. But going through chemo, brain surgery when you have to grasp for every word, for your freedom to think. Sorry for babling. I am exhausted.
me too
Hi Courtney - I'm not sure if you'll see this comment. But I am a neurosurgical ICU nurse. I care for patients after tumor resections all the time. I just want to reassure you that you're gonna be ok. The brain is an amazing thing, and you are so young! I wish there were words to make this better. I have seen so many people undergo this surgery. Two years ago I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and I know exactly how you feel when you are told a diagnosis that affects your life. You got this! Trust the doctors and nurses. They are gonna get this out and hopefully it'll be a thing in the past. Xoxo
Hannah Clough All the best regarding your own journey x
Hannah Clough Another ICU neuro nurse here and I totally agree with you. Courtney will get through this and we'll all send our prayers for you and your family ❤️
Hannah Clough Courtney will be comfort from your support.
God Bless✨
Hannah Clough hi Hannah I have a question as I type this I am feeling some very sharp stingy like pain on the left side of my head it happens randomly and I have told my doctor about it but she said it was normal and I have always wanted to ask someone that knows a little more or is a little more directed into that neuro field, do you believe it's normal or should I be concerned?
sunshinee drea I have that too! And I also have lost vision for seconds a few times ... everything would went blurry for a few seconds then I would feel so dizzy afterwards! I haven't gone to the doctor though because I'm so scared ugh!! Sorry for my bad English
you can get through this. I have a very rare leukemia and somehow am still alive. I did 3 rounds of chemo and still need a transplant.
The human body is an amazing thing.
Desarae Colins honey I HOPE YOU'RE DOING GREAT AND YOU'LL FIND TRANSPLANT SOON, LOTS OF LOVE💜💜💜
Desarae Colins Hope you're doing okay love.
I am breezing through my bone marrow transplant thank you :)
Desarae Colins I'm glad you're doing well!! Please get better :)
Desarae Colins Our neighbor had one of the rarest cancers (I can't remember the name of it, but it was like 1% of the rarest 1%.
They gave him a life expectancy of a year or 2, but he made it 10 years.
He just kept fighting, and no matter how bad he felt, he stayed positive. I think a lot of it has to do with how much you're willing to keep fighting.
I'm so happy you're still here!
Hoping you get that transplant soon. 💙💙💙
The saddest sound is the voice crack before someone cries. This was so sad to watch.
There's no humor when
it comes to tumors.
Just reading your post brought me to tears. 😢
Totally agree! 😭
I have stage 4 cancer and watching this made me realize I wasn’t alone! You are so beautiful and strong!
Emily Salley oh girl... Please get better!!!! I wish you the best recovery Emily!! ❤️
Emily Salley Im praying for u ♥️
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Sending you all my love ❤
How are you doing honey?? Please let us know.
Reading all the comments from your students is making me sob, I'm praying for you and your family ❤️❤️ you're a lucky woman to have so many people that love and care about you! Don't lose hope ❤️
Ashley Hurd same
I am 14 and last year was the worst year of my life . For so long I couldn't sleep and my head hurt all the time . I didn't feel like myself. And it only got worse. One day when I was on a trip in Oregon I lost my vision my head felt horrible and I couldn't stand up straight. Once I got home I was bed bound and for a week and would not get up unless I had to. Finally on July 14 my mom saw me and that day I felt a little better but then I fell to the ground, my vision was gone everything was blurry , I started to puke up everything and after that we rushed to childrens mercy and it all went so quickly we got an mri and they saw a pineal tumor in the middle of my brain and after that they rushed me to a emergency surgery. They shaved a little of the right side of my head and went in with a camera and took out the tumor and although It had a 50% chance rate I survived it and I felt better but then a month later I lost my vision and so we didn't know if any thing was really wrong but then we found out it was a bigger tumor than the last and it was in the middle of my brain and this tumor looked like it had cancer. They said the survival rate was lower but it was the only thing we could do. So they went in the back of my head and instead of with a camera they had to open up my skull . The day I got my surgery was my first day of 8th grade ( which really sucked) but after all that I survived) I did miss the first few weeks of school in the hospital trying to walk again relearning how to move my neck learning other things like that and in the end after many tests they saw there was no cancer. I'm lucky that I am alive and although I'm missing a pineal gland ( which controls your sleep so it's hard to sleep sometimes but it's ok I take melatonin) and I have a scar in the front of my head that looks like a bald spot and a huge scar on the back of my head I'm so very luck to be alive . This video helped me feel I wasn't alone in my brain tumor journey so thank you for this video. Sorry for the long story
Elise Bowles you’re so inspiring!! ❤️
Elise Bowles PRAYERS and HUGS to you
Happy you're alive I just found out I have a pituitary tumor and it feels good to see I'm not alone
You're so strong ❤ God bless you dear
Elise Bowles
I hope you are feeling good today. I am 15 right now and I also had a brain tumor when I was nine. Even though it was a rough time I survived. My left hand and my sense of balance are a little messed up but I am fine. Reading story's of people who went through the same kind of thing always helps a lot. How are you feeling now that your brain tumor is almost gone for two years?
I miss you Ms.Warner and everyone you love and everyone who loves you will protect you and they will pray for you during ur surgery 😔😔
this is from your last hour student Alanah Wingfield I really miss you I love you😭😭😭💖💖😺 🙏
Suprise Sisters do you kids have more than two teachers? Fourth grade, right? I taught elementary for 29 years. The best years of my life. I know you ALL will pray and love on your teacher through all of this!
Suprise Sisters you guys are so sweet. This makes me want to cry, you are so lucky to have her as a teacher and she is lucky to have you as students!
Rosie thank you so much
Suprise Sisters I'm sure she would be a lovely teacher xx
I remember watching this the first time and It still gives me the same feeling of sadness as it did the that day except…now that it’s over 5 years and I have watched your entire recovery and get married and now having a baby. I am so so happy for you. I am so glad you met your wonderful, amazing husband who is so supportive. I just am so happy for you today. I don’t know why we go through certain things in life but you are a strong wonderful women.
Aww thank you so much ❤️
@@courtelizz1 thank God really happy for you
My mother had a brain tumor also, apparently she had it for 17 years and just thought it was migraines. Back then, when she was in her 20's, they only had a catscan that didn't catch it. Fast forward to 1987, the MRI had just come along and she had one, they found it, the size of a large orange, they ended up doing 11 surgeries on it(it actually had "seeds" embedded in the bone of her neck and that's why it kept coming back. They figured that out on her last surgery. She came through each one wonderfully, they always said she may be blind, def, paralyzed, etc. nothing like that occurred. It never came back. She ended up passing away in 1996 but not from that...I know you will be okay, technology is so much more advanced than it was when my mom had her surgeries and she was alright. I'm sending many good vibes to you sweetheart. I'm rooting for you!
I had brain surgery too. I had been sick for 4 days, which was unlike me, and my parents had made a drs apt so I got up to shower before the apt. I came downstairs looking for underwear, asking for trees. My parents were confused and I was totally incoherent. I was a freshman in high school and I couldn't even write the ABC's. Long story short, I had a brain infection and I was in a coma for almost 2 weeks. I had subdural empyema and the drs said it was so rare 1 in a million get it and they didn't have a cure for it. They said I'd never be able to walk, talk, basically be normal again. I'm about the graduate law school and I graduated high school on time despite missing a whole semester. I know you're in good hands and these drs are going to make sure you're ok! Everyone is pulling for you and my thoughts & prayers are with you. I didn't have a tumor but I had brain surgery and I know it's a scary situation to be in but know God is with you and he wouldn't give you something you couldn't handle!
wow your a really strong person. God bless you
It was a great experience to read your comment because I know God has special plans for you and your prosterity; that you are on Earth for an important reason! Sending best wishes to you. :)
Kimberli Greene i
Kimberli Greene damn you're a badass
Aben Alexander thank you! I absolutely know God will do the same for her, I just know it! What I wrote, is only a quarter of what I went through. It was a struggle to fight for my life. But I am here and I am here for a reason and I know there's a reason for her! She'll have her own story to tell like me, like all of us and it's just going to show her in his own way just why she's here!
Courtney, I'm pulling for you so hard. You have so much strength just to get to the point you're at now and I'm praying for you, as well as the doctors and nurses involved in your surgery today. I have faith that all will go well and you'll be back to your viewers and your kids when you can. Sending love & hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Praying for you. Never saw your channel before.. This is the first video. But I'm ready to cry with you. If anyone knows the struggles of health problems it's me, so when I say my heart is breaking for you.. It's coming from an actual plaid in my heart honey.. i feel all the time like.... Why is this happening to me, I'm too young for this. And there's nothing you can do but leave it up to physicians and the almighty Lord. Pray hard.. But I believe you'll pull through. I'll say a prayer right now for you though! Stay strong girl! And btw... Your so beautiful! Inside and put it seems!💋💄
emilynoel83 same
emilynoel83 love you Emily!!!
I am gonna pray for you I don't know you but I am in your corner 😊
emilynoel83 I am totally agree with you and wish hear the fast recovery and I will pray for her and wish God be with her.
Courtney, hope this will help you. 19 years ago I started having severe headaches. After MRI it turned out to be a very large brain tumor. Surgery followed at Barrows Neurological Center in Phoenix. At this time it turned out to be brain cancer stage 3, chances of surviving 3%. I got into clinical trial, which meant chemo first, radiation second, a reversed order from typical treatment. All treatment including surgery lasted 4 months. That was in 2001, I’m still here in2020. I strongly recommend Barrow, I owe them my life. Best wishes to you.
I hope it’s ok to ask What sort of brain tumour ? I have brain cancer too and I’m trying to put off my third surgery for as long as possible because my kids are still so young
You guys are so strong it’s so beautiful ❤️
I'm a childhood cancer survivor. I was 3 when I had Nephroblastoma. I'm now 22 and been in remission since I was 4.
What a miracle! What do you think was the #1 thing that helped you survive? Why do you think some people die but some make it? I'm going through grief right now because my twin sister died in August of leiomyosarcoma. She caught it at stage 2, almost 3, she said. Sadly, I didn't believe her at first because she had a history of exaggeration. I regret it so much and wonder if my worry about a growth they found on my colon is only survivor's guilt. I cannot get a biopsy until next January (it's February 2021 as I post this). I am trying to figure out how to get a biopsy, just so I know.
Which side you had a headache..??..
My boyfriend had a stroke about 9 months ago and it affected his left temporal lobe where his speech, comprehension, reading and writing were affected. They had to do open his entire left temporal skull and when he woke up after 10 days, he couldn't say a word but with continuous therapy, he is slowly gaining 50 percent of it. He is doing great now and he is happy. We bought a dog for him and that really helped him. Don't lose hope and always see the brighter side of each struggle. I know you will do well!
Katrine Lee you are so brave 💞 the best of luck in your boyfriend's recovery 💜💜
God Bless You. You're the best.
Hey girl, I know this was posted months ago but how’s your bf doing?
💞 God is in control, hope you are doing well ❤️ love and prayers
Katrine Lee how is everything going now sweetie? Wish you two all the best!!
Update on Courtney, she is doing better everyday - she posted on Twitter ❤❤
Rachel Johnson wow!! I'm so glad you posted this!!
Rachel Johnson thank you for updating us! i'm so glad she's okay!
Rachel Johnson that is great. Im so glad she is doing well. thank you for sharing this. xoxo
Rachel Johnson thank you for the update!
So glad she is doing well. I was diagnosed with a brain tumour when I was 25 in 2008. I'm doing well now and happy to help if anyone needs a bit of advice for post-op xxx
TH-cam is such a strange place because you feel like you know the person across the screen from you. I feel like I know you and this video made me cry. I will definitely be praying for your surgery and your recovery and can't wait to hear that you're doing well couple weeks from now!!!
The one time you google your symptoms and it doesnt tell you you have cancer.
My mum had A brain tumour 3 years ago and it was benign she is now absoloulty fine and it was removed successfully and her MRI's are now completely normal x
PerfectFringe She's a warrior
my son was born with a brain tumor. i found out when he was four years old. i was devastated. stay strong stay positive
That is so good cancer is so bad
My son had a (benign) brain tumour when he was 11yo, he's 16 now and has had the all clear since his brain surgery to remove it. It was terrifying as parents but for a child (or the person it's happening to) I can't imagine how scary that was for him/you. Best wishes with your journey ahead.x
PerfectFringe How long did she have it before she found out ?
Stay strong! I have been through a similar situation. I had a brain tumor on that same said pretty much in the same spot when I was 15 years old noncancerous and again when I was 17 cancerous. I have beaten it. I am currently cancer free.
P.S. Go Gray in May! (Brain tumors awareness month!)
Hannah Peacock : ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hannah Peacock
Hannah Peacock im glad that you are cancer free. Wishing you all the best for your future and much much love! God bless you
So happy for you!
Hannah Peacock so glad ur cancer free lovely!!!
Sending many prayers your way! You're going to get through this. "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand." Isaiah 41:10
xoTiffanyAmber Amen!! Glory to God!
xoTiffanyAmber, yes in Jesus Mighty Name, AMEN! 🙏💖
xoTiffanyAmber Amen 🙇❤
Amen
Amen.❣️
I got diagnosed with a pituitary tumor and swelling it damaged my thyroid and developed a autoimmune disease but I'm fighting like heck stay strong
coco cakes get well soon
I have a pituitary tumour aswell. They put me on the well known cabergoline because it’s related to prolactin. But now I’ve been told they want to take me off cabergoline and watch the rumour grow. Once it reaches a certain size they will operate to take it out. Messed up but the side effects have ruined my life. Made me depressed and weight gain and so many other issues
coco cakes, Wish much love, best wishes and god bless.
Hope you are now doing well
I have this too!
I had two brain surgeries due to a tumor, the medical advances they have made in neurology is amazing you will be okay!!!! Good luck to you I wish you a speedy recovery.
Hey Courtney. I had a similar situation happen to me when i was 17. I kept having stomach problems and they did an MRI and found a cyst in my brain. Mine had to be taken out immediately bc of the location. I am 5 years post surgery. Praying for you and your family! You got this!!
How are you doing now Jade? I wish you the best!
Seventeen years ago I went in for a 36 week ultrasound so my ob/gyn could monitor my baby. While the tech was doing the ultrasound I saw something on the screen and asked what it was. She said nothing but the doctor sent me to a high risk pregnancy doctor. No one would tell us anything. The new doctor did an ultrasound as well then called the neurosurgeon down to see the ultrasound. A week later I was having a c section. None of the doctors knew for sure what it was just that it wasn't right. My son was born at 37 weeks and immediately had to go into the neonatal ICU. They also did his MRI and we found out he had a brain tumor. It was such a horrible feeling when all we should have had was joy. My sons tumor was supposed to be a slow growing tumor and the plan was to have it taken out later down the road. Well at 5 weeks my son had brain surgery because the tumor had doubled in size. The first half of my sons life was spent shuffling from doctor to doctor. The physical and physiological issues that have stemmed from his tumor has been something we all had to overcome. He is now 17 with a horseshoe shaped scar on the right side of his head. He is my everything. I know scared you are. There is life on the other side. It may be different though. When things like this happen change is inevitable for everyone that's close to you. When my son was very young I was sitting in a store waiting on my husband holding my son. I was in a very bad place at that time. A young man came up to me and kneeled at my side and told me that everything is going to be ok, HE will be okay. I looked up at him with tears in my eyes and told him thank you. He smiled and got up and as he walked away I noticed the scar down the back of his head. I needed to hear that so badly. I will say a prayer for you. But Courtney YOU WILL BE OKAY. This is all going to work out
Bordeaux and the beautiful for some reason the ending of your post made me cry god is great and I'm happy for you and your son I have a son of my own and I can't imagine having to go through what you did
Was this recommended to anyone else 3 years later?
Yes very strange
Yes
God bless , Jesus loves you and died for you all
Me too so weird
Yep
I had a benign brain tumor too! Craniopharyngioma on my pituitary gland/hypothalamus. It had been there at least 5 years before it was discovered (I was 11), and was also first told it was just dehydration. I've talked to so many people since then who have had all sorts of brain tumors. It's amazing what a huge support community there is. I'm 21 now and while my life is different than I imagined it would be, the experience made me who I am today. Hang in there!
Allegra Noelle what were your symptoms
Allegra Noelle I too had a benign brain tumor. It was located on my third ventricle and causing me headaches for months. Luckily they were able to remove my tumor with two surgeries, which took place over Christmas time this past year. I stayed in the hospital for 22 days, which were probably the worst 22 days of my life.
My boyfriend has a brain tumor. Wish him luck guys...
Thank you so much for all your prayers! We aren’t together anymore but he is doing well now (I think)
MeltemXCX I hope he recovers well and quickly
Thank you a lot
Good luck x
I wish him well
Good luck may God help and protect him 🙏🏾
My mom just had a Brain tumor removed about a month ago and she Is currently going on her 3rd week of chemo and radiation. Praying for you! Hope all is well💛
Faith Robertson Sending love to you, your mom and your family ❤️
Faith Robertson Sending love and light to your mother.
Faith Robertson payers for ur mommy and much love to u both ❤❤
I'm praying for your mom!❤ Lots of love from the Netherlands😘😘😘
Rosalie Peters Thank you very much😊
Your story gave me so much strength! I''ve been so scared to go to docter's or hospital to get checked out and have been having some issues. Your letting people know that anyone can get Cancer at any time. Doesn't matter age or race. Thanks for being so strong and telling your story.
i'm so sorry to hear this, stay strong beautiful. PRAYERS FOR YOU!! love you Courtney
I have a disorder that causes me to grow tumors in my brain and spinal cord. This is a hard period for you to be facing, but you will recover. Sometimes it takes a while. So, if you have any issues post-op, just hold on. The brain is amazing in what it can overcome. ❤️
Such great words of encouragement. Your short comment is an inspiration to keep pushing forward no matter what life throws at us. May God bless you in your own journey. :)
We are all praying for your recovery to go well as possible!
God bless you!🙌🙏 I have 2 brain aneurysms and I had 1 stroke and I know how u feel! God bless you!🙌💻
God Bless you also, stay strong, regards from Ireland 🍀🇮🇪
How are you doing x
Remember the bible says our tounge is the steerage of our ship so we should never say bad things about ourself. Instead we should say, "I don't have brain aneurysms and I am completely healthy in Jesus' name." Jesus is Lord of all, His name has power and is healing. Always only speak good things about yourself. Pray every day in Jesus' name and always Tithe faithfully. Me and my family have been healed many times through my Tithing also.
I hope your ok 👍
God bless you as well. You are a warrior and you got through that intense experience. You are strong! Much love. ❤️🙏
You showed up in my feed, it's May 15th, and I pray that your surgery went well. You have a new viewer in me, and I will be waiting for your next video. God Bless!
Kat Inahandbag according to her Twitter she had a successful surgery and is in the healing process.
Erin McCleary Same with me... So I subscribed to pray
First video I have ever seen of yours and I wish you luck and I am sending prayers your way! I hope everything went well!!
I wish people could get regular MRI / cancer screenings to check on things regularly! (I bet it would make things a lot easier if we found out we had cancer earlier)
Robin's Branch I agree so much
Robin's Branch why isn't that done? Seems weird
Most of us, like myself, doesn't have the money to get regular MRIs and stuff of that sort.
Being exposed to that radiation would actually increase your risk for cancer formation so its a double edged sword
You are exposed for a while, its like when people have to get X-ray. Its proven the amount of you are exposed to during X-ray isn't damaging or increasing the risk for you. You shouldn't get an X-ray when pregnant though.
Sad thing is, that in USA you pay for your insurance and still have big bills sent to you.
In my country you pay around 100 bucks (half of it, if you are employed comes from employers pocket) and you get almost everything for free. (Standard things you are sent to, like if you go to emergency room, you pay 3 bucks for them look at you, you pay for some prescribed drugs, and stuff. But most of the appointments you are sent to (EEG, EKG, MRI, X-rays etc) are for free. )
Rewatching this video again. (A few years later). Henry Ford caught my precancerous spots on my pancreas. I had a whipple at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. I’m here 3 years later. I’m glad your tumor was caught. I’m really happy you are doing so well now!
How did they catch it??
I didn't know whether to "like or dislike" this video, although I hate what you're going through I chose to "like" it because I admire your strength and I know you'll overcome this. Praying for you and your family.
in Jesus Christ name I pray for you to have a complete recovery
jay hendrix amen
jay hendrix stop it
amen
Amen
jay hendrix amen
I am praying for you babe 💕💕 you are so incredibly strong and I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love and positive vibes your way ❤️
Kelly Strack yes... inspo
I don’t know how I got here I believe this was on my recommended. You’re such a strong woman. I pray that life treats you better and keeps giving you strength to pull thru. It’s these type of videos that make me realize how blessed I am to have health. Stay strong girl.
today is your operation and I'm sending many prayers your way, may God guide your surgeons hands 💕
Courtney, I just cried with you. I cannot even imagine what you are going through. You are such an amazing person! I am praying so hard for you and your family. xo
praying for you so hard!! you are strong and beautiful and i know you will be in that 80%. I admire your strength during this difficult time and as a fellow teacher, i am praying for your students as well and hoping they are able to get through this, too. Sending positive thoughts
my sister passed out at work once, and suffered from migraines most of her life. so we took her to the hospital and she had a brain tumor. she got it removed through surgery but the doctors made the mistake of not doing another MRI, pieces broke off from her brain all down her spine and spread to her bones. she died a year later (this was like 3 years ago) so it's nice to hear that it's not a death sentence for everyone (I'm not sure if that sounds insincere) I'm glad you're getting through it
I've never been on your channel but I saw your video & had to comment.
I'm sending you all the love & will keep you in my prayers. Stay strong & trust that God never puts anything in one's life without knowing that she/he will pass through it & will make them stronger. You'll look more beautiful after surgery -
Sending you my love & prayers ❤️
Your so young and beautiful. This is not right for a young person . I feel so devestated, you can beat this . I will be thinking of you and praying for you.Dont give up , keep fighting!
@makeupzone, please extend your prayers to me because I am battling with cancer of lungs at stage 4 and the doctor said i have a few weeks to live.
One time I dropped 65 pounds on my head and had a concussion. I couldn't speak for two weeks and it was the scariest, most humbling, and most frustrating period. I really identified with your feelings of being scared of what was going to happen to your speech. I sometimes have a stutter now but most people don't notice! Hope you're feeling better!
omg! Yow did that happen?
65 pounds of what?
Nicole Flowers probably a weight
Wow, I'm re-watching this in January 2020 and Courtney, you're living a fantastic, beautiful life now. 💙💙💙
Thank you for that comment. It is heartwarming to know the outcome. Now I can click Like. 🙂
@@maggiemmooremarried with a baby girl 🤗
@@jordiflower 😊
I hope everything went smoothly, sweet girl! This is my first video of yours that I've watched. Miss Lauralee mentioned it... This really hits home because I wanted to let you know, my mom recently had a tumor removed in the exact same place as yours! She heard the ringing or weird sounds in her ear too! I was in tears listening to this because I saw first hand how receiving news like that can seriously bring your whole world to a screeching halt... the good news is, there is a bright and beautiful light at the end of that tunnel! I have so much faith that you will recover quickly and hopefully with very little pain. I'm sending thoughts and prayers your way. I pray you get to go back to your little ones at school very soon! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
may everything go well with your surgery and i pray for a speedy recovery. god bless
Thank you for sharing your story and good luck girl. All the best
By now you’ve treated the tumor. I hope it went well and you are fully recovered. I have been dealing with multiple brain tumors my entire adult life so I understand the shock and anxiety.
You are soooooo incredibly strong & I know you'll push through. you have so much support from TH-cam alone, I can only imagine how much support you have from your school&family. you will be in my prayers 💜💫🙏
I never comment but I just want you to know that I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. I believe that all things happen so the glory of God may be manifested. And I know yOu will get through this. I send much love, many prayers , and a whole lotta strength for you and your family.
Xoxo T
Hope this helps, my mother had a tumor, and it affected her speech, and hearing, she came through with flying colors....good luck and god bless
I had a brain tumour too! It was fast growing and the scary part is the doctor said if it wasn’t removed I would die, and I could die from the surgery, but I’m okay now and I hope your fine to.
hi, how long ago was the op?
Im just so happy hear you both good now=)
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Your story is crazy
Was the tumor a Meningioma? They found one and say its most likely benign, unless they always tell people this?
You are probably in surgery right now as I type this. I pray for the hands of all who are working on your precious brain. I also pray for a quick recovery and that your speech will not be compromised whatsoever. Please look up the benefits of Frankincense essential oil and healing the brain. My Aunt had lesions on her brain and I have given her some of my Frankincense essential oil (100% pure therapeutic grade is SUPER important) and she puts a drop on her thumb and holds it on the roof of her mouth everyday. The things this does for your brain is amazing. Just something to look into. I look forward to your next video, but please don't feel rushed... your recovery is most important right now.
Hi sweetheart! I just found your channel through this heart wrenching video and I just want to send my best wishes, stay strong and stay positive throughout this trying time. Positivity and being surrounded by loved ones is the best to do in such tough circumstances-- sending love 💗
Here I was feeling bad for myself over all my "problems" you're such a strong beautiful woman. I'll keep you in my prayers.
I am 52 and the last 2 years have been very hard. I wish you all the strenght and positivity in the world. Remember this...
Dear Cancer,
You have messed with the wrong girl this time.
Your support group.
This still keeps me going❤❤❤ I hope it helps you
i found out I had a brain tumor when I was 16 i didnt get it removed until I was 18. it was on my pituitary that nearly killed me. but I'm still trucking at 20 after everything I went through. I wish you luck on your journey!
Brina Weinschrott Don't worry that's nothing serious. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink water and get at least seven hours of sleep
Ruby what?
Brina Weinschrott I second the "what??!" My sister had a pituitary tumor removed when she was in her 20s. It grew back and is watched by MRI. She also almost died after the surgery. Eating fruits and vegetables has absolutely nothing to do with this topic. Now my sister has a pituitary disease called acromegaly and is dying from that. Yet she still says that others have suffered far more than her. Before diagnosed with acromegaly, she had a huge aneurysm and almost died from that.
Brina Weinschrott What do you mean? A pituitary tumor can blind a person or kill them.
i have a microadenoma(basically tiny tumor) in my pituitary... it has been there for 8 years. my doctors just watch over it through MRI's. I know an older lady who had a macroadenoma in her pituitary who was able to opt for pills instead of surgery. she has to take them for the rest of her life but they have done the trick getting rid of her tumor. I get so tired of the migraines & hormonal imbalances that I have been debating surgery to remove it but after reading these I think I will opt for pills.. 😯
My prayers are with you!
Im not a commenter typically and honestly because of how Facebook is my first thought was this was going to be clickbait. I have to apologize to you for that. Im all to familiar with brain surgery as my son went through six before his 4th birthday. Not as a result of a Tumor but as a result of abuse by his biological father on his first birthday. I was told that best case scenario he would be a vegetable the rest of his life as he is 60% brain dead. 6 years later my son Devin is a happy healthy boy who runs, jumps, tells jokes and shows love like no other child I have ever met. I am a full believer that doctors perform miracles through God and I will be praying for you and your family through this! You are so brave to be sharing about what you are going through I know how hard that is. Please share with us a p.o. box number so we can send you a card.
Katy, you are so incredible and thank you so much for sharing! God bless you, your amazing son and the rest of your family 💙
katy adams Thank u for sharing your story. Your son is amazing and strong and lucky to have you. Good luck to you and Devin..💜💜
I’m just now finding your channel and it’s so weird because this same thing happened to my dad this past year. Yes he’s a lot older but it was still hard. They said it wasn’t cancerous but it could become and grow. The only sign we ever knew was he lost his scents of smell. We found out about it and it was out all within 3 days and he went home! He now has epilepsy from it but otherwise is healthy! Thank you for sharing your story❤️
Dearest Courtney, you don't know me, but I've come to know you (somewhat) through watching your videos on here. My heart goes out to you, to your family, to your friends, to the kids at your school where you teach, and to all the many people who love and care about you. You're an incredibly strong, brave, beautiful soul, and (as I'm sure you know) you have so many people pulling for you. I pray you have a speedy and full recovery. Sending you healing vibes, strength and love ❤
I am so sorry for you 😢😢😢😢 Sending all my love from Brazil. Get better soon, we love you ❤❤❤
Omg I am in tears for you. I'm so sorry you are going through this and I hope you know we are here for you... I will keep you in my prayers every day. I hope the surgery goes well. 😓♥️
jeeze kind of crazy you can still even smile shit like this would eat me alive
I really hope everything works out for you it makes me sad when I hear anything like this
I just found your channel and subscribed. I'm really sorry that this is all happening to you, but am send good thoughts and positive vibes your way for this surgery.
I am not your followers. I just saw this video randomly on youtube and i started the pray for you when I saw the title before even watch the video. I believe that surgery is going to go well and you are going to kick this tumor. Praying praying so hard for you! Please stay positive!!!! 💞
Ayse Snyder same sending her lots of prayers ❤️
Hey beautiful, I'm a firmer believer that everything will go for the best, you are such a strong and beautiful person, you deserve life and life is what you'll get. We are here for you love, always. Stay strong ❤💕
Beauty By Debs I AGREE 100%
Man I can’t believe I just found you. My brain tumor was found in March 28. I went from “watchful waiting” to Aug8 “you need surgery ASAP” because my tumor was fast growing. I just got it removed Sep 19. It’s been a tough recovery. I’m so glad I found you. I’m about to binge watch your journey. 💓💖 keep strong love.
Kass Ignacio Hope you are doing well! ❤
How are you doing?
I’m doing pretty good. I lost some of my hearing on my left ear from the surgery. My head is still numb in several areas. My left eye has blind spots. It could’ve been worse. I have a one year follow up. Thank you guys for asking!
Kass Ignacio Wow. Ya, it definitely could have been worse. Way to look at the positive side!! I pray you have continued improvement and healing. You are super brave!
LivingwithKass my daughter has been fighting her tumor for almost 6years,blindness and balance is a big issue.along with other issues,prayers for you both.
I am seeing this the day of ur surgery and my thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family. I know all will go well because I want to put all the positive thoughts out there because you deserve it :) Love u and ur channel and will be praying for u
@Ashley Pook, please extend your prayers to me because I am battling with cancer of lungs at stage 4 and the doctor said i have a few weeks to live.
@Courtelizz1 Get well soon. All my support from Spain. If you believe, you can beat the cancer. My prayers are with you!!!!. One of the most beautiful human being I ve seen in my life. Your eyes lights up our screens, never give up.
I have never cried watching a video but today was the first time I hope you are better and over come with flying colors. May god bless you and your family
You have the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen! I see that this video was posted approx a year ago, but regardless, hang in there!
Awww my darling angel 😭😭 this broke my heart. Praying for you my love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have always said they should do yearly checkups on everyone to check for cancer/tumors and catch it early before it grows. Wish they would do that
Rayelizabeth The scans can cause tumors and cancer... so they can't do them as often as they want to. 😓
Scans and xrays container amounts of radiation that if exposed to as much can cause cancer
I think we have that in sweden but idk
I'm praying for you!! I really hope you get better! I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this, but you should know that you have so many fans pulling for you! We're wishing you the best!! Pull through it! Fight it and come out stronger on the other end! I love you💕!
You don't need to cry.you need to be positive and bold.its easy to say.I have been to 2 brain tumors one in 2000 and next in 2004 and my right eyes is half I cant see.I don't walk straight. I have a lot of problems but I can ride a bike do my work and most importantly smile.its 15 years now. Cheer up my dear .I am now 55.saw both my kids get married.
Sending positive, healing energy your way.
Hi Ms.Warner💜 its gabby me and Alex were watching this and we were crying really hard I hope you are okay you are in my thoughts and prayers😌. PLEASE FEEL BETTER WE MISS YOU SO MUCH AT SCHOOL AND WE HOPE YOU ARE OKAY
Gabrielle Fluker Gabby everything will be ok and we will all have her in our thoughts
WE MISS U SOOOOOO MUCH
Gabrielle Fluker hang in there, sweetie!! She's a rockstar!! ❤❤❤
Gabrielle Fluker 💜
Gabrielle Fluker I taught elementary for 29 years. The words and love from students...you can't put a price on that!!
What amazing students!!! Your parents are raising you right!!!! 💙
I'm feel so sorry and sad for you. you are a warrior you can get through this ❤
I remember seeing this video 3 years ago.. still gives my child. I’m so glad you made it ❤️
PLZ. Correct. Typo ⁉️‼️
Sending prayers your way , you will get through this 🙏
I fill like crying Miss Warner . I will pray and hope the best for you .😭😭😭😭you are so strong you will get better .from your favorite student that left .😢😢😢 I miss and love you you will de ok.
Sara Jordan The only reason ever why I could teach are students with heart of gold like you.
In the words of Geraldine Solon, "A lesson for all of us is that for every loss there is a victory, for every sadness, there is a joy, and when you think you've lost everything, there is hope." Hope keeps us alive and the ability to see it despite all things lies in the darkness you walk through in life. There is a community out here who supports you wholeheartedly and wants the best for you and I am a part of it. We start strong and finish strong, always.... - Ashanti C.
You're so beautiful and strong, the fact that you could even film this video is so inspiring, I hope you're doing well now, I can't imagine truly how scary that is for you.
I'm 14 and my mum died of a brain tumour when I was 7, I pray for the best for you and your family because I understand what you're going through xx stay strong it gets better❤️❤️❤️
Sophie Malone I'm sorry
Sophie Malone awe I'm so sorry!! May she fly high and rest in peace😢
Sophie Malone so sorry xx rest up and fly high✨👼🏻xx
Sophie, stay true to god. I asure you if you do you will see her and all your deceased relatives in the afterlife.
Sophie Malone I fe-feel bad...very sorry for your mother
Hi my name is Olivia and I've also had brain surgery. It's not that scary. I was 5 when it happened and now I'm 11. I just wanted to say that so you wouldn't be as nervous. I really wish you the best and you will be in my prayers
Liv R this was so sweet
I have a brain tumor too it's good to know
Linda David how you doing
@@pinklipstickx19 I'm fine and how are you
@@lindadavid4623 soursop kills cancer as well as concord seeded grapes and key lime juice and dandelion root kills cancer and frankincense oil
Just curious, why were you so dehydrated? How did you get to that point? I'm glad you'll be ok!
J Mama I think we all are dehydrated to a degree. Actual thirst is a later symptom. Hard to comprehend. So many of us don't drink the amount of water (not mere liquid) each day that our body weight needs.
Cubby Levi absolutely. Water with electrolytes is all I ever drink. And I make sure to drink at least 50ounces a day.
Maybe from the weather in Chicago and traveling she became that dehydrated.
They just thought that she was dehydrated because of her symptoms but it turned out to be cancer. I'm sure drinking all the water helped her body in other ways, but the fact that it didn't help her symptoms meant that something else was wrong, which unfortunately turned out to be cancer.
Hello Courtney, I'm surgeon and just got to say that you are doing such a great job. Accept the tumor and have support between your family and friends it's everything, trust me. Good luck girl and believe in the medicine, you're going to pass it.
we are all praying for you! let's pray for a speedy and healthy recovery
Praying for protection, healing, and guidance. God's plan is not always the one we have for ourselves. Much love and prayers for you!
you are so strong and beautiful!! praying for you
I'm grateful to you for filming this video. I recently had a brain tumour removed too, and hearing your story was helpful to me.