My 17 year old cousin was diagnosed with brain tumor last July 22, 2016. It was a big one. She died last August, 1, 2016, 2 weeks after the diagnosis. She survived the operation for a day, she was awake after it and we all rejoiced! afterwhich, she had 4 seizures and was unconscious. after 48 hours of being in life support, she died because the brain was really swelling and it affects her breathing and heart. please pray for our Angel, Angela Marie ☺
I have had 2 brain tumors removed from my brain in the past 6 years. i still have 2 more left that are very small. you can do this:) i know surgery is scary, but sometimes it is worth it.
Ashley McCoy I'm so glad you made it through surgery and are hopefully doing better. Surgery is really scary and not something I would want anyone to have to go through. Thank you for your support
this is exactly what happened to my 14 year old son. both pituitary and pineal gland tumors. germinoma cancer. affecting his hormones and many other systems. so similar it's eerie. he is now in full remission as of 7/28/16 after chemotherapy and proton radiation..💛💛💛
I had a tumor on my left femur, and I remembered I couldn't walk or stand. They did a biopsy and they found out it was a benign tumor and they removed the tumor and part of my femur. It was called a Giant Cell Tumor. It is an aggressive benign tumor. It was removed in August 2015 and then it came back around April 2016 and this time they have removed my my knee and part of my femur. They replaced it with metal prosthesis. Trust me, I used to jog 7 km a day and I am a martial artist. I can't do anything like that anymore. But after all that, I am walking now. I can walk my dog in parks. Although I miss jogging and martial arts, I am truly grateful it was benign. I was truly scared and afraid it was cancer, osteosarcoma, but it wasn't. Keep praying hard and keep your family close. Don't give up, ever. You are a strong lady, emotionally, mentally and physically. You can win this. I am happy i found this video. Really inspirational. Keep doing whatever it is you are doing and never let go of hope. Take care. P/S: you do have great hair! =D
Marissa Anne it took a lot of effort and pain to walk again. And yes, tumors are scary, but my parents and siblings were there to support me all the way. Family support is really important. Stay close to your family and keep praying, everything will be alright.
lots of laughter and those that know ,, get the leading naturopaths in the truth about cancer series - contact Ty Bollinger if you can ,, he will put you in touch with the video recordings and then see your doctor from there ,, some of the first series are on utube
Keep your faith up and Work with all available by traditional medicine and the holistic medicine. Look up Dr Joe Dispenza meditations ( you will find some of them here on TH-cam). Meditations are not only to calm you
what a horrible thing to have to go through at such a young age when you should be carefree and enjoying your life. im sorry to hear you are going through this. i hope everything goes well for you.
I'm also going through with a brain tumour. I'm also a Christian and have been told I'm an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story. God bless you beautiful
Lori Speight i heard about bulubituon tree they said its effective to cure lambs and any thing like that but I dnt know if u guys have that in your country but in Philippines a lot. Along the sea side.
You're a beautiful young lady, i dont know why this video was recommend to me but i am thankful i saw it, i am going to have tests done to figure out what triggered my high blood pressure and i am scared as hell as to what they'll find out and here you are with an ordeal surely harder than mine and you are still so sweet and kind. Thank you
@@hermionepink96 i am the same person as RP, I remembered this video, and said I didn't know why this was recommended to me then, fast forward to today, my fiance was diagnosed with lung cancer with metastasis to the brain, he has 3 small lesions in his Brain that's been giving him terrible headaches, I am so afraid that he'll be taken from me.
I had a brain tumor, January 2017 i started getting headaches, side pain, and back pain I finally went to a orthopedic and he wanted me to get a mri of my brain. April 14 I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, April 17 I had the tumor removed ♥️
For the past few months I've been getting very bad dizzy spells, horrible headaches, difficulty speaking, reading and writing and I've been having difficulty remembering things. My doctor is almost positive I have a tumour and I'm getting an mri next week
im having the same problem but i really scared, and i dont want my parents sad and upset, if i do have a brain tumor, my doctor said there is a 96% chances i do have cancer but i dont want to get an mri cause then my parents would find out and we have a tendency to get cancer in my family and my sister has cancer and its benign,but everyone in my family whos gotten cancer dies and i dont want to die...
Praying for you 🙏, my little Grandaughter 3years old just had surgery for Brain tumor cancer her mother is the one who Insisted on MrI , she had 12 hr surgery and spinal fluid problem , she has had so many People praying for her ! You Are so lucky you have Faith and May the lord wrap you up in his loving arms , lords send your Angers to protect And care for this sweet girl! Trust in him he will bring you threw this along with my Grandaughter Charlie 🙏🙏🙏🙏for you,
So true Trust your instincts.. ( My wife had Cushings disease from a pituitary tumor) Most people do not realize that a " benign" tumor can have profound effects on your body/ mind, and can even be fatal. I'm so glad you listened to your inner voice, and that you got diagnosed, I pray that God guides your entire medical team with his divine wisdom, and compassion. Stay strong. Not everyone will understand what you are going through.. but some will. Surround yourself only with supportive people and try to minimize stress while your recovering. Be good to yourself, pace yourself, and rest as you need to. Wish you the best.
Edward Ryan Thank you so much for the well wishes and advice! I hate how some doctors call any brain tumor "benign". One of my neurooncologists said it is absurd to say a brain tumor is "benign". He considers all of them cancer because like you said, all are life threatening or life altering. I hope your wife is doing well.
You are a beautiful young lady and you will get through this. There is a bright future ahead of you but you just need to get through this tough bit first. Your in my prayers from London in the UK. God 🙌
Vimaal Siva miles i do get headaches as well but I'm different ear then you i think it ha dflips were I couldn't control my body and couldn't breath I wasn't able to speak walk that well or move easily i had my inoperable brain tumour on my left side of my brain I'm bad at spelling memorizing
Dear Marissa, you are a BRAVE young woman. You are NOT ALONE! My wife of 25 years was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and this has been devastating. I was strengthened watching your video and want you to know that you are also in my prayers! God Bless you!
Thank you so much for your prayers. I really appreciate it. I am so sorry you are having to go through this with your wife. There are no words for how devastating and scary a brain tumor diagnosis can be. Prayers and well wishes for you both
Doctors get so offended when you assume a possible diagnosis about what you’re experiencing. Then they want to say “you look healthy and you shouldn’t play doctor” well how about you do your fucking job. I’m tired of hearing these stories where the doctors are brushing these patients off! I wouldn’t have to play doctor if you take me seriously. It’s ridiculous but I’m glad you were persistent and got a diagnosis and thank god it showed up on the MRI cause lord knows they would’ve continue brushing you off. I’ll keep checking up on you!
I agree with you- a lot of doctors have a superiority complex. It seems we are moving away from the days where most docs and patients worked together to help a patient. I have found comparing my experiences with others that females are not taken seriously as much as males- especially if you are young. My Mom would be dead right now if she hadn't kept pushing when something didn't seem right. If you aren't being heard, keep looking until a doctor listens. There are still good docs out there.
Yes females mostly! I’ll keep praying for you and I know you felt like something was off. I’ve noticed a lot of people who have had brain tumors reported feeling like they knew like because they had this feeling. There was this case with this woman who said a inner voice told her she had a tumor on her brain and she believed it because she couldn’t shake this feeling. Also she had like invisible symptoms things that could’ve easily been diagnosed for dehydration or stress. She couldn’t function but doctors kept brushing her off saying she was mentally unstable until sure enough there was a tumor there. I’ve watched and done research on cancer stories and ppl who had cancer else where suspected it might be cancer because they can see the visible lump. But people with brain tumors they know something is up even if they can’t see. I’m glad you’re here with us today and god is watching over you and your family. Be safe always especially in these times!! ❤️🙏🏼
@@jodecijammillinghaus3743 Yes I agree. It was so weird because I had that inner voice too. All of a sudden, the night before my MRI, I had a panic attack and my gut was telling me there was a tumor there even though I had never worried about or thought about having a brain tumor before. Our intuition is crazy. My Mom had uterine cancer. She had a gut feeling she was going to die one day. When a doctor told her she was "fine", she couldn't shake that thought that there was something that would kill her, so she went to another doctor who diagnosed her with cancer. Trust the gut always.
@@hermionepink96 exactly. Wow. That is very sad. I’ve been coming up with theories in the past without having to do research because I just observe it. When there’s a rapist and he has a kid and even if the child does not know the father, chances are he would come out with tendencies of the father even having not met him. I thought rape might be genetic. I think the brain is complex but it’ll know somethings up even if the body doesn’t show signs yet. That intuition is strong the reason you had that panic attack was because you knew and your brain officially diagnosed you. Most people wait for their results at the doctors office and have overwhelming panic attacks there or emotional numbness. It’s ridiculous that your mom had to take it upon herself because she knew from past experience to find other doctors. This has happened twice too many times. I’m so sorry girl you and your mother did not deserve that and god was on both of your sides
I agree with you. My 20 yr old son has just recently been diagnosed with GBM grade 4. I couldn’t get an appointment for him with the Drs because of COVID-19. The ambulance service wouldn’t listen to me even after he had a seizure, the hospital didn’t test him they wouldn’t let me stay with him and he sat in A&E for 4 hrs and did nothing for him.I persisted and eventually got a scan and then had a 6hr life saving surgery.I am thinking of you all who are struggling and I am worried that there is not enough awareness or research on this horrible disease. Totally agree trust your instincts
My dear I realize you made this video in 2016 but I hope you are doing well. I tell everyone you know your body and you did. You are encouraging others to trust there gut. Keep smiling!
Keeping you in my prayers Marissa. I am currently having some symptoms myself and i will be seeing the Neurologist in 3 weeks ( such a long wait!). I must say you are really really brave given your composure. Please know that we are here for you if you need to talk.
Hi there - Thank you so much for your story. You have so much strength. I am 52 years old and 2 years back I just hade a seizure- taken to hospital end the very next day I heard that I have a tumor(in left temperal occipital lobe) not cancerous. Went on treatment but kept on feeling worse. Two months there after I had my first surgery and within a month I had another one and a 3rd one-( wound wash out.) It was very overwhelming and scarry. Surgeries was followed with many weeks in and out of hospital. I had so much support from loved ones and that kept me going. Although it is stil a daily struggle, I am so grateful to be alive and to be able to do things for myself. Listening to your story gave me courage to claim back my life. I know it is very scary, but your strength and positivity will carry you through and I will certainly keep you in my prayers. YOU HAVE YOUR WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF YOU SO BE STRONG, DONT BE FEARFUL, BELIEVE....
Fingers crossed for you for the future with your treatment, you are amazingly strong. I hope you complain to the first hospital you visited, god forbid if you didn't trust your instincts what could of happened to you, speedy recovery
this is really scary marissa! you're so strong! I definitely hope and pray that you're going to be okay and everything works out! this is heartbreaking!
I’m so happy you’re getting treatment at MDAnderson! You can have confidence that whatever you have to endure, that you will be fine after it’s done. MDAnderson is really serious about eliminating cancer. My son was near your age (19) when he found a tumor, and went through several metastasis + new tumors, but he and the team at MDA persisted, and he is now cancer free, very healthy, and is finishing his bachelors degree. Most patients there don’t go through this much. MDA is very thorough. Your beautiful faith will help you get through this time, however long it takes. Hopefully you won’t have any ugly surprises, and you’re back on track with your life quickly! I will try to remember to pray for you, Marissa. Most kids your age are focused on starting their own lives, so I would recommend that you seek emotional support from older people (parents especially) In addition to your friends.
Chris Merkl I'm so happy to hear your son is cancer free! Thank you so much for your support. I had a recurrence of my pituitary tumor recently which is a bump in the road, but I am seeing how God is doing such amazing things in my life through this difficult circumstance. I know I am at a very different point in my life than most kids my age, but I try to remind myself that our lives are not meant to all follow the same path and timing.
I just came across your video and I am amazed by your strength and openness about your diagnosis. My son was diagnosed with a germinoma tumor in his pineal gland about four years ago. By the grace of God he is in remission now. It was a very scary time for him and our family. I encourage you to seek out multiple opinions before deciding on a treatment plan. His was surgery, chemo, and radiation both in low doses. He was treated at CHLA, a hospital that specializes in cancer of the central nervous system. I will keep you in my prayers and wish you the best. Continue to stay positive and strong. 💐
I have grade 4 glioblastoma and I will receive treatments at MD Anderson in Houston when September starts. It is a battle but we can overcome this. No matter what each of us have going on, we will overcome this.
Bless you Dear! So happy you are on the right track and have found a provider that is knowledgeable about what you need to have done to help resolve your health issues and get you to a place of comfort! Many 🙏🙏🙏🙏 coming your way! Stay strong and Please Take care!
Helloo just thought I'd pop a comment saying thank you for making this video- it's so reassuring hearing someone my own age going through a similar thing to me. I have a tumour in my temporal lobe which causes completely different symptoms to those you've experienced but completely identify with so much of what you've said! I was also initially told it was a cyst not a tumour and nothing to worry about, the miscommunication is the most annoying thing! I also had that gut feeling that it was a brain tumour but told myself I was being paranoid so hearing you say that too is weirdly comforting haha. Good luck in all of your treatment!! xxx
I’m 14 and have a brain tumor, so i understand it stuck and hurts so much, I also have temporary blindness in one eye with the same experience with the eye doctor, as well as diagnosing me with a ocular migraine, You are so strong and you will make it through this:)
you hang in there honey. im sorry your previous dr scared you. i have been there. i believe you will be ok, pray, persist, and you will make it through. praying for you sending you love and healing you will heal, and live ea beautilful life!!! :) i have had the crainitoromty.... no worries girl, if i can do this, you can@
Thank you for sharing your story, Marrissa. My mom was complaining about severe headache/magraine for the past 10 years and we had recently took her to a neuro to have mri scan. The doctors said that they found a small tumor in her brain but should not be worried because it's not cancerous. We are now trying to decide the best/cheapest treatment. She lives in Africa but she was diagnosed in Saudi Arabia. So, we want to know if surgery or medication is the best option. Thank you and I wish you the best.
mplsridah I don't know what the best option is since I'm not a doctor. I would do a lot of research on her specific tumor and location and get multiple opinions from doctors. I would also suggest that if they don't do surgery right away, make sure to monitor her symptoms and the tumor size regularly. Good luck to you
You could have docs monitor it since surgery can cause seizures. Talk to a doc about it. The thing is benign can turn into a malignant so plz talk to your doctor and figure it out from there. In a way, benign is the earliest stage or when it is caught super early.
I just found out my daughter has the same tumor on the pitaitary gland. And your words was very inspiring and gave me hope. I hope you have recovered and are doing better
I'm so sorry to hear your daughter has a pituitary tumor too. It is the biggest honor to be able to inspire, provide hope and let others know they are not alone through my videos. Your daughter is strong and she is clearly so loved by you. She is lucky to have you as her mother. I hope your daughter has gotten treatment that has made her better. As for me, my only option is targeted therapy pills for life which make me feel really sick. My only option for my pineal tumor is surgery which has a 20% chance of a bad outcome, so I choose to live with the symptoms it causes instead of take the risk. I will make an update video soon. Blessings to your family ❤️
@@katemariesvideos she is doing good. The medication has been working to shrink the tumor, thankfully they found it early and she doesn't need any surgery. Thank god. . . Kids are so awsome that they continue to live life to the fullest as if their is nothing wrong. She is amazing. Thank you for asking
Hi Marissa, I had a grade 2 brain tumor when I was 16, that was growing in the canal around my brain stem. I was able to have brain surgery, and now, 7 years later, I am living a happy and successful life. Only a few vision and headache issues that I deal with everyday, but these side effects are nothing compared to the alternative! Stay positive and know that this is an obstacle that you will overcome. This situation will only make you tougher and more mature. Continue to believe in your doctors and yourself. Everyone has the ability to influence their life story and this is just another chapter in your story that you can spin into a positive moment and a catalyst for the rest of your life! Consider yourself lucky for being given the opportunity to come face to face with reality in ways that most others will never get a chance to. Feel free to message me anytime.
You are a brave and obviously an incredibly smart young lady. So well spoken, so articulate, and such a helpful video. I wish you all the health in the world.
I just found out today I had a brain tumor. Super sketched out. Especially because I was taking an oral growth horomone substance to help with bodybuilding. A side effect of this particular substance is that it causes rapid growth of tumors and even causes it to spread to other organs.
I'm so sorry about your diagnosis- I pray for the best outcome and that the tumor has not and will not spread. I do know that brain tumors don't usually spread outside of the brain/spinal cord. It is so scary in the beginning. I didn't think I would live and I will be a 5 yr survivor in March! You are strong- let yourself feel whatever you need to feel.
@@pablojuan2860 Yep! My pituitary tumor is a prolactinoma. Although an unusual one because the borders aren't well defined like in most prolactinoma tumors.
Don't worry. I don't know who you are and from where are you from. I will pray for your recovery. Keep yourself strong and fight all the way. God bless you. Malaysia.
I hope you will be healthy from brain tumor. My 12 years daughter also had 4 times brain tumor on third ventricular of brain operation with in 19 months. She has high level spiritual intuition. Still she has respiratory problem and headache.
Marissa Thank you for sharing your story on your journey with having multiple brain tumors. God will bring you through this battle. 🙏🙏🙏 I've had emergency pituitary tumor surgery 13 years ago. (I was 47 years old) Nearly lost my vision. I'm now 60 years old and was just diagnosed this month with the pituitary tumor returning and also a 3.4 cm meningioma. God has a plan for me and I know he will bring me through again. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless 🙏🙏🙏
Your video helped me a lot. my 13 year old brother is going through a similar situation.. I will keep you in prayer always. please be strong, I love you too.
what a wonderful young lady and so sorry for the loss of your cousin. first time seeing video from 2016 so thanks for posting . Very brave and very sad,
Marissa Anne.. just watching this video today. you are a brave young lady and so beautiful inside and out. I am praying that all goes well. Stay strong. thank you for sharing your story. keep us posted so we can be of support to you darling. I love you.💗
I was diagnosed Brain tumor last May 2023 and Get Brain Tumor Surgery Last June 2023 is really a serious decision to make After my surgery I have to accept my condition now I have a lot of changes like my confidence my strength my emotional and many more God make me stronger❤
I'm so sorry you had to experience that. I hope you are recovering well. It is a scary thing to even think about it. It is even harder to accept a new reality. Everyone has confidence issues with something in their life. Maybe ours are just more obvious? God does make you stronger if you ask Him for help.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, it really put me at ease. I recently went to the opticians and he sent me straight to a&e in an eye hospital cuz he was concerned about my optic nerve. 1 week later I have been told I need to have an MRI and although I haven't been told that I may have a brain tumour, like you I have a weird feeling that that's what I have... I have all those symptoms you described and hearing loss in both ears. I'm scheduled to have an MRI and CAT scan soon. I'm praying for your recovery and thank you again for sharing your story x
Donna Rupert Thank you so much! I wouldn't say I'm well, but at least I am alive! Really struggling with my tumor coming back and the meds for that, my autoimmune meds no longer work and I have severe chronic pain. Please pray for fast relief from the pain, for a new autoimmune med that works fast, for my tumor medicine to stop making me so sick and for them to go away! Thanks for all the support
Marissa....I’ve already prayed that you will be free 🕊from all of your pain and the horrible side affects of the treatments. You’re always in my heart 🙋🏽♀️💕
Donna Rupert White doves are deeply meaningful to me- so cool that you used one in your comment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the prayers and support
I was relieved seeing u put a video up recently.i might need an Mri for headaches n vision issues. So while looking for information n stuff, stumbled upon ur video, literally had tears in my eyes. But i really hope that u get out of it wit flying colors girl. Sending u hugs.
I can relate on SO MANY LEVELS! About to hit my one year #craniversary - and even though I'm fighting an inoperable one that's super scary right now - I'm living life with the best perspective ever! What a gift to wake up every day grateful for the chance to make a difference. And like you, through youtube I am really helping inspire and encourage people! Keep up the great work #brainbuddy!
i have headache over 1year plus i feel the pains are increasing. my previous doctor Neutrologist ask me to do eyes vision & retina test which i did & it was negative he then requested for CT & afterward MRI test and all was negative. i feel more pain when am static like sleeping or sitting or just on my bed during motion it's less and I feel it more towards the right side of my head. The doctor said he dont know what to do. I feel more comfort hearing yr story. Thanks for sharing
i got a brain tumor too. i was totally blind bc of the tumor. i went to the hospital n they also had me in an mri. i had surgery but xouldnt get it out so i went through chemotherapy. then radiation. i was only 14 back then. now what the tumor did i am now blind on my right wye. i couldnt see anything on my right. my left side only see a top right portion.
can u contact me , i got year ago brain tumer surgry ,im scared i dont know whats going on with me, i am looking people to ask ,how long we surviwe which medecine work good?
Pheng Lee im 14 and my head really hurt in back and kinda in the sides, and my eye hurts when I close my them, did you have the same symthoms?? or what were they?
Minekiller 23 go check with iur primary doctor twll them about it. U probably might have to asked them for the mri to see if there is anything affecting in ur brain.
Hey love, I loved your video... I had a malignant tumour the size of a golfball in my left temporal lobe, they found out i had it when I was just 8 years old... I had surgery at 12 and 17 years old... It took the doctors sooo long to find out what was causing me to have the most horrible, scary, weirdest feeling seizures you could ever imagine. I Had them everyday, They kept telling me it was just Puberty Like seriously WHY???? My lips would go blue, my eyes would pop out my head, I felt the worst SCARY WEIRD HELL ON EARTH FEELING anyone could ever imagine hell feeling like .... it ruined my childhood.... the medications the doctors put me on made me balloon up in weight which made me get bullied.... The medication never even helped... but thank god I am alive now....Many brain surgeons said they would not operate on me... they said it would affect my speech etc etc... Finally I found the most amazing man brain surgeon ever DOCTOR MCFARLANE HE SAVED MY LIFE HE'S MY HERO.... I'm 33 years old now. I wish u the best xxoo
Thank you for being so kind. Exactly! I always say, "until you can feel my pain and my symptoms, don't tell me there is nothing wrong". I persisted and I was right- something was wrong, but I am getting treatment now. I need to make a new video soon.
Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear we're #brainbuddies but #staystrong you'd be surprised how well this can all go. I'm 8 months post craniotomy and fighting the next one now but no new growth in 6 months and I've been making lots of great memories!
Incredible Story, really truly. I've had MRI's luckily i was clean but i know first hand how intimidating those horrific yet heroic machines are. Also as for "second guessing" the diagnosis, i really wish a lot more people would do this, my nan died of a cancer that she was told is nothing to worry about, at the time if sh'e'd have gotten treatment, she'd be alive now and i could tell her your story, sadly it killed her, this is not a sob story, it's just an example of WHY people shouldn't always take a professionals word as gospel. The body KNOWS when something isn't right, it's called biofeedback. You heeded it's warning, good on you!
I admire your strength and your positive spirit. I just came across this video. Thank you for your positive message. I'm in the process of bettering my health and taking better care of myself. I found your message very inspiring and motivating. Life is too short to hold grudges, be mad, and be fearful. I pray that your health is great and that you continue to make more positive videos.
Danii O Thank you so much- comments like this mean the world to me. My heart is so happy to hear that I am able to be uplifting and helpful to others. 💙
Hi sweet girl! I really hope you are doing well today! I just found your video today but wanted to share my success story with you. I was diagnosed with my first brain tumor while being 16 weeks pregnant with my second son. I too had a lot of the same symptoms and I was 22yrs old at the time. They thought mine was a pituitary tumor but it turned out to be a meningioma. I underwent a 12 hour surgery to have it removed and I’m happy to say, mine was benign and my baby survived the surgery as well! I’ve had 3 more tumors since, all with surgery removal. I know how scary and frustrating it can be and so many times you just want to question,” why me?”! We may never know the answer to that question but keep your focus on staying strong and getting well! Somehow you’ll find that you’re a lot stronger than you even realized! You’ll remain in my prayers and please feel free to message me if I can ever answer any questions or provide support for you! Stay strong and stay beautiful, sweet girl!
This video has been so helpful, I am going in to the neurologist soon, and I am terrified. We have a lot of the same symptoms, and I have a bad feeling that it could be a tumor. I'll give updates when I can, but I just wanted to go to college and I'm scared I can't now.
My MRI is in the scheduling process, but I'm growing more concerned, the nausea is getting far worse, I'm having a little more trouble with coordination, and the left side of my face is less sensitive than the right side.
Marrisa I heard your story and I will like to tell you thank you for sharing, you see to be a very sweet person , it’s good to hear how your faith helps you to confront was in front of you , I’m also goin through some sickness and getting ready for some MRI and other test to be done , I will like to share a Bible scripture that helps me ... Isaiah 12:2”Look God is my salvation.I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation “......I pray for God Will give you the strength you need to confront this situation and hope everything will work out with you .... Thank you for sharing
Hey I hope you're doing well, I couldn't agree more with trusting your instincts. Two years prior to my diagnosis, I began having constant headaches. After over the counter pain relievers didn't work for me either and so I thought it was probably a brain tumor which turned out to be correct. Keep up your positive attitude and beautiful outlook on life. It definitely helps. Best of luck and take it all one day at a time. You can do it!
You are a very brave young woman. I will pray for you. Please use this site and any other resource to help you during this time. You are not walking alone, honey, the Lord is carrying you through this. Bless you
I was diagnosed with pituitary tumor last month I haven't gotten anything checked sense I was started on my medication with the new year coming up . I haven't decided on treatment options if my levels aren't ok when I go back I have not had an mri yet but need to with my increase in headache fever and dizziness, also what I'm assuming is vertigo . I've been contemplating making a mini serious on my journey for people going through this journey too, sense I have found barely any information on it or young ladies who've gone through this....
I'm kinda scared u know. idk if it's anxiety stress or idk. I have good vision and good hearing. I don't vomit or have seizures. I don't have dizzyness I don't kinda have one side of the body but its not severe. half of my face isn't parylized. my body is praticly okay. In my head it's diffrent. once in a while I have severe headaches not often tho. guessing that's normal. I have one thing that's making it seem like I have it tho and that's like a tight feeling on the top of my head. and honestly I don't have much things to be stressed about. I feel like a strong price of brain being pressed on the upper left of my skull. and I'm gonna go to the doctors to ask about it. but the only things I have really strong anxioty about is the way I look and what people think of me. idk Im just scared thanx for sharing your story
Already prayed for you 😁, remember that people in this world love you. I deeply hope you get that tumor removed and keep being with ur loved ones!! Keep it up and have faith.
I was diagnosed with a brain tumor on June 23 in Pittsburgh and they did emergency brain surgery in the early morning hours of June 24, 2018 after leaving a Keith Urban concert so I didn't get to see the end of it and those concert tickets were my birthday present. There was no time to get me home to West Virginia so they flew a helicopter in to take me to UPMC immediately. They said I had a grand mal seizure which is the same thing that my autistic brother died from at the age of 29. I am 47 now and my only child is 24 and living in Florida and I refuse to have my mother lose another child so I will fight this thing all the way. I have my first chemo and radiation treatments on July 30 in Morgantown, WV at the Mary Babb Randolph cancer center. Prayers please. Your story was inspiring. I had migraines at your age but have not had one in a long time.
Lisa Stanley You are such a strong warrior! This brain tumor has nothing on you- I know you will win this fight. It makes me sad to hear that you lost your brother and are now struggling with your health too. I am so blessed to be able to inspire you. I am praying for your total healing and comfort to surround you. 💙
@@hermionepink96 I have my last treatment tomorrow. I started losing my hair after taking the chemo pills so I had the rest of it shaved off and found nice head coverings to match my clothes. I won't know until mid October if the chemo and radiation worked on the last ten percent of the brain tumor.
Going to the neurologist tomorrow since I am having vision problems. I already went to an optometrist to see if I needed glasses and a psychiatrist to check if I have dyslexia and both were negative. Hopefully there is nothing bad and I am fine wish me luck 😁
Hi Marissa, I just thought I'd let you know I also had a Pineal gland tumour. I had it removed three years ago and was back at work within four months. It is scary, but doctors and surgeons these days are incredible, so I'm sure you are in very capable hands. I hope all goes well for you.
Thank you! So glad to hear that things went well for you. Was surgery your only treatment for that? Luckily, I had a spinal tap and they didn't find any malignant cells in my fluid and on my most recent MRI, it hadn't grown at all. They said it was more than likely going to be just something that needs to be monitored my whole life and hopefully, I won't ever need treatment for it. My pituitary tumor is a different story, but the pineal tumor was much scarier to me since it is in the middle of your brain.
Hi marrisa, yes surgery was my only option, I had no idea I had a tumor, my parents luckily found me in the back room of our house after they came back from a weekend away. After a few hours of the doctors being unsure what was wrong with me, a scan showed I had the tumor. It was blocking the flow of CSF through my brain and giving me severe hydrocephalus. I had to have two emergency ops to relive pressure or things would have got......bad lol. Then they decided to take out the tumor to stop it potentially happening again about a month after the first two operations. I have a shunt in now, which is going to be in permanently, but it's all inside my head, so that's no bother. I only get the occasional headache and they did a little damage to my optic nerve when they operated on me which means i'll have to wear glasses now. I have double vision if I don't, but to be honest, i'll take that considering how much worse it could of been. I actually wrote a whole article on it if you'd like to read it? I wrote it because I could see there wasn't much real life first hand experience of people with tumors on the net, and I hope it might help people who are scared, because it can be a scary thing. You can find it here chris-walker-health-and-fitness.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/my-experience-of-brain-tumor-before-i.html
You hang in there you’ve already proved to be so strong handling all this just be strong and get through the surgery. This video will help a lot of other girls so you’ve also accomplished a lot, good luck!
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My 17 year old cousin was diagnosed with brain tumor last July 22, 2016. It was a big one. She died last August, 1, 2016, 2 weeks after the diagnosis. She survived the operation for a day, she was awake after it and we all rejoiced! afterwhich, she had 4 seizures and was unconscious. after 48 hours of being in life support, she died because the brain was really swelling and it affects her breathing and heart. please pray for our Angel, Angela Marie ☺
Prayers🙏
I am so saddened to hear this. Prayers for you and your family and friends.
im so sorry ,god bless her ,i got year ago brain tumer surgry in usa 3 time seizure im scared
marissa i like u
Ammi be strong your brain is trying to heal and adapt
I have had 2 brain tumors removed from my brain in the past 6 years. i still have 2 more left that are very small. you can do this:) i know surgery is scary, but sometimes it is worth it.
Ashley McCoy I'm so glad you made it through surgery and are hopefully doing better. Surgery is really scary and not something I would want anyone to have to go through. Thank you for your support
Ashley McCoy sir what treatment you have done
Ashley McCoy thank you love I had an a car accident wbu eep Gavin headache and I feel pressure in my brain I’m scary to go to the doctor
@@hermionepink96 are u okay buddy
How r u now
this is exactly what happened to my 14 year old son. both pituitary and pineal gland tumors. germinoma cancer. affecting his hormones and many other systems. so similar it's eerie. he is now in full remission as of 7/28/16 after chemotherapy and proton radiation..💛💛💛
Jennifer Mckinley YAY! I am so happy he is in remission! It is such a scary thing to go through especially as a teenager. I am in remission now too!
Iam so happy for you both i hope you guys are okay and that the cancer never comes back.
I had a tumor on my left femur, and I remembered I couldn't walk or stand. They did a biopsy and they found out it was a benign tumor and they removed the tumor and part of my femur. It was called a Giant Cell Tumor. It is an aggressive benign tumor. It was removed in August 2015 and then it came back around April 2016 and this time they have removed my my knee and part of my femur. They replaced it with metal prosthesis. Trust me, I used to jog 7 km a day and I am a martial artist. I can't do anything like that anymore. But after all that, I am walking now. I can walk my dog in parks. Although I miss jogging and martial arts, I am truly grateful it was benign. I was truly scared and afraid it was cancer, osteosarcoma, but it wasn't. Keep praying hard and keep your family close. Don't give up, ever. You are a strong lady, emotionally, mentally and physically. You can win this. I am happy i found this video. Really inspirational. Keep doing whatever it is you are doing and never let go of hope. Take care.
P/S: you do have great hair! =D
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad you recovered and are able to walk again! Tumors are scary
Marissa Anne it took a lot of effort and pain to walk again. And yes, tumors are scary, but my parents and siblings were there to support me all the way. Family support is really important. Stay close to your family and keep praying, everything will be alright.
Dharshanth Kumar thank you for sharing your story
Zainab Rizvi you are welcome =) have a nice day =)
Dharshanth Kumar i had a inoperable brain tumour which effects speaking memorising words and languages
you will beat this ,, u r young and strong ,,, keep faith alive
I hope so!
lots of laughter and those that know ,, get the leading naturopaths in the truth about cancer series - contact Ty Bollinger if you can ,, he will put you in touch with the video recordings and then see your doctor from there ,, some of the first series are on utube
Keep your faith up and Work with all available by traditional medicine and the holistic medicine. Look up Dr Joe Dispenza meditations ( you will find some of them here on TH-cam). Meditations are not only to calm you
@@hermionepink96 helo mam, how are u now..
You're so strong Marissa...do not give up... your strong will power will cure everything dear... God bless you.
Thanks!
How r u now
what a horrible thing to have to go through at such a young age when you should be carefree and enjoying your life. im sorry to hear you are going through this. i hope everything goes well for you.
Byron Lin Thank you
I'm also going through with a brain tumour. I'm also a Christian and have been told I'm an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story. God bless you beautiful
Thank you! We are in this together!
Are you ok??
How are you know
Lori Speight i heard about bulubituon tree they said its effective to cure lambs and any thing like that but I dnt know if u guys have that in your country but in Philippines a lot. Along the sea side.
I just had a MRI and it came back clear no tumors.Just living with panic attack just lost my dad and they are severe.
I'm so glad you got a clear scan. I know anxiety is really hard to deal with too. I hope things get better for you
Kim Judd You should ask your doctor to try Ativan. It helped a relative of mine so much! Just don’t drink alcohol with it.
Unfortunately d poor are those who suffer these terrible things most. Mean no harm
An mri in America is 400-600$ which I don’t have. I’m really scared. I’m 18 and I have so much anxiety
why did you get an mri? did you get any symptoms?
You're a beautiful young lady, i dont know why this video was recommend to me but i am thankful i saw it, i am going to have tests done to figure out what triggered my high blood pressure and i am scared as hell as to what they'll find out and here you are with an ordeal surely harder than mine and you are still so sweet and kind. Thank you
Aw thanks so much. I hope you are ok
@@hermionepink96 i am the same person as RP, I remembered this video, and said I didn't know why this was recommended to me then, fast forward to today, my fiance was diagnosed with lung cancer with metastasis to the brain, he has 3 small lesions in his Brain that's been giving him terrible headaches, I am so afraid that he'll be taken from me.
The cracks in your voice, i know that feeling 💔
Holding your hand honey! Praying for you and your beloved family!
I had a brain tumor, January 2017 i started getting headaches, side pain, and back pain I finally went to a orthopedic and he wanted me to get a mri of my brain. April 14 I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, April 17 I had the tumor removed ♥️
Thank gos
That sounds exactly what im going through right now. I hope im ok :(
I get headaches mostly on one side of my head. I rarely feel normal. I started getting less headaches but more severe ear pain.
Thanks god
Tumor is happening from the abnormal cells which is if you have that it growth on your spinal cord of brain (SCB)
don't be scared about having brain surgery. ive had it twice and trust me you will be in the safest hands. neurosurgeons are real life superheros
Samual Lenthall amen
How are u now
You hang in there ,you are HELPING so many people!! You're an INSPIRATION
Pamela Lamberto Thank you for your support. I am so blessed to have a platform to help others.
For the past few months I've been getting very bad dizzy spells, horrible headaches, difficulty speaking, reading and writing and I've been having difficulty remembering things. My doctor is almost positive I have a tumour and I'm getting an mri next week
Aw, I'm so sorry! Hopefully the tumor is benign and can be treated without permanent side effects.
+Marissa Anne hope you get better
thank you!
+Marissa Anne your welcome
im having the same problem but i really scared, and i dont want my parents sad and upset, if i do have a brain tumor, my doctor said there is a 96% chances i do have cancer but i dont want to get an mri cause then my parents would find out and we have a tendency to get cancer in my family and my sister has cancer and its benign,but everyone in my family whos gotten cancer dies and i dont want to die...
Praying for you 🙏, my little Grandaughter 3years old just had surgery for Brain tumor cancer her mother is the one who
Insisted on MrI , she had 12 hr surgery and spinal fluid problem , she has had so many People praying for her ! You
Are so lucky you have Faith and May the lord wrap you up in his loving arms , lords send your Angers to protect
And care for this sweet girl! Trust in him he will bring you threw this along with my Grandaughter Charlie 🙏🙏🙏🙏for you,
So true Trust your instincts.. ( My wife had Cushings disease from a pituitary tumor) Most people do not realize that a " benign" tumor can have profound effects on your body/ mind, and can even be fatal. I'm so glad you listened to your inner voice, and that you got diagnosed, I pray that God guides your entire medical team with his divine wisdom, and compassion. Stay strong. Not everyone will understand what you are going through.. but some will. Surround yourself only with supportive people and try to minimize stress while your recovering. Be good to yourself, pace yourself, and rest as you need to. Wish you the best.
Edward Ryan Thank you so much for the well wishes and advice! I hate how some doctors call any brain tumor "benign". One of my neurooncologists said it is absurd to say a brain tumor is "benign". He considers all of them cancer because like you said, all are life threatening or life altering. I hope your wife is doing well.
You are a beautiful young lady and you will get through this. There is a bright future ahead of you but you just need to get through this tough bit first. Your in my prayers from London in the UK. God 🙌
I was in the exact same boat as you, I know it's really hard and my hearts out to anyone who gets a brain tumour. Those headaches are the worst pain.
I am sorry you had to go through the same thing :(
Vimaal Siva miles i do get headaches as well but I'm different ear then you i think it ha dflips were I couldn't control my body and couldn't breath I wasn't able to speak walk that well or move easily i had my inoperable brain tumour on my left side of my brain I'm bad at spelling memorizing
What is the pain like if you don’t mind me asking x
Dear Marissa, you are a BRAVE young woman. You are NOT ALONE! My wife of 25 years was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and this has been devastating. I was strengthened watching your video and want you to know that you are also in my prayers! God Bless you!
Thank you so much for your prayers. I really appreciate it. I am so sorry you are having to go through this with your wife. There are no words for how devastating and scary a brain tumor diagnosis can be. Prayers and well wishes for you both
What happened??
Doctors get so offended when you assume a possible diagnosis about what you’re experiencing. Then they want to say “you look healthy and you shouldn’t play doctor” well how about you do your fucking job. I’m tired of hearing these stories where the doctors are brushing these patients off! I wouldn’t have to play doctor if you take me seriously. It’s ridiculous but I’m glad you were persistent and got a diagnosis and thank god it showed up on the MRI cause lord knows they would’ve continue brushing you off. I’ll keep checking up on you!
I agree with you- a lot of doctors have a superiority complex. It seems we are moving away from the days where most docs and patients worked together to help a patient. I have found comparing my experiences with others that females are not taken seriously as much as males- especially if you are young. My Mom would be dead right now if she hadn't kept pushing when something didn't seem right. If you aren't being heard, keep looking until a doctor listens. There are still good docs out there.
Yes females mostly! I’ll keep praying for you and I know you felt like something was off. I’ve noticed a lot of people who have had brain tumors reported feeling like they knew like because they had this feeling. There was this case with this woman who said a inner voice told her she had a tumor on her brain and she believed it because she couldn’t shake this feeling. Also she had like invisible symptoms things that could’ve easily been diagnosed for dehydration or stress. She couldn’t function but doctors kept brushing her off saying she was mentally unstable until sure enough there was a tumor there. I’ve watched and done research on cancer stories and ppl who had cancer else where suspected it might be cancer because they can see the visible lump. But people with brain tumors they know something is up even if they can’t see. I’m glad you’re here with us today and god is watching over you and your family. Be safe always especially in these times!! ❤️🙏🏼
@@jodecijammillinghaus3743 Yes I agree. It was so weird because I had that inner voice too. All of a sudden, the night before my MRI, I had a panic attack and my gut was telling me there was a tumor there even though I had never worried about or thought about having a brain tumor before. Our intuition is crazy. My Mom had uterine cancer. She had a gut feeling she was going to die one day. When a doctor told her she was "fine", she couldn't shake that thought that there was something that would kill her, so she went to another doctor who diagnosed her with cancer. Trust the gut always.
@@hermionepink96 exactly. Wow. That is very sad. I’ve been coming up with theories in the past without having to do research because I just observe it. When there’s a rapist and he has a kid and even if the child does not know the father, chances are he would come out with tendencies of the father even having not met him. I thought rape might be genetic. I think the brain is complex but it’ll know somethings up even if the body doesn’t show signs yet. That intuition is strong the reason you had that panic attack was because you knew and your brain officially diagnosed you. Most people wait for their results at the doctors office and have overwhelming panic attacks there or emotional numbness. It’s ridiculous that your mom had to take it upon herself because she knew from past experience to find other doctors. This has happened twice too many times. I’m so sorry girl you and your mother did not deserve that and god was on both of your sides
I agree with you. My 20 yr old son has just recently been diagnosed with GBM grade 4. I couldn’t get an appointment for him with the Drs because of COVID-19. The ambulance service wouldn’t listen to me even after he had a seizure, the hospital didn’t test him they wouldn’t let me stay with him and he sat in A&E for 4 hrs and did nothing for him.I persisted and eventually got a scan and then had a 6hr life saving surgery.I am thinking of you all who are struggling and I am worried that there is not enough awareness or research on this horrible disease. Totally agree trust your instincts
My dear I realize you made this video in 2016 but I hope you are doing well. I tell everyone you know your body and you did. You are encouraging others to trust there gut. Keep smiling!
Keeping you in my prayers Marissa. I am currently having some symptoms myself and i will be seeing the Neurologist in 3 weeks ( such a long wait!). I must say you are really really brave given your composure. Please know that we are here for you if you need to talk.
CaptainKarma1972 Thank you so much and good luck to you
I have a 3mm tumour on my pituitary gland, hope your okay! You're a strong girl x
Thank you! Sorry to hear you have one too.
Which medication u r taking?
keepin you in my prayers. i wish you all the best strong and inspirational Person. you are going to win this fight! may god bless you!
Thank you so much!
IcecreamLeGenD you make the world a little better with your positivity
Look up Rick Simpson oil. It will cure you without surgery.
Enoch Bachino omg. No. Stop spreading lies and false hope.
Please do some research on it. Moreover, I will leave it to the lady in question to decide. It is not mandatory.
Hi there - Thank you so much for your story. You have so much strength. I am 52 years old and 2 years back I just hade a seizure- taken to hospital end the very next day I heard that I have a tumor(in left temperal occipital lobe) not cancerous. Went on treatment but kept on feeling worse. Two months there after I had my first surgery and within a month I had another one and a 3rd one-( wound wash out.) It was very overwhelming and scarry. Surgeries was followed with many weeks in and out of hospital. I had so much support from loved ones and that kept me going. Although it is stil a daily struggle, I am so grateful to be alive and to be able to do things for myself. Listening to your story gave me courage to claim back my life. I know it is very scary, but your strength and positivity will carry you through and I will certainly keep you in my prayers. YOU HAVE YOUR WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF YOU SO BE STRONG, DONT BE FEARFUL, BELIEVE....
I feel you girl
I had the same experience
hold on and keep the faith
Moe Madi I am sorry you had to go through this too. It is really hard. My faith is what keeps me going.
Fingers crossed for you for the future with your treatment, you are amazingly strong. I hope you complain to the first hospital you visited, god forbid if you didn't trust your instincts what could of happened to you, speedy recovery
leanne harrison Thank you!
this is really scary marissa! you're so strong! I definitely hope and pray that you're going to be okay and everything works out! this is heartbreaking!
+Tynia Williams thank you
Everything should be okay. I had the same tumor as you, diagnosed last March and had it taken last May. I'm on my way to recovery. Stay strong.
It's good to hear you are recovering well! Thank you for watching and supporting me!
I’m so happy you’re getting treatment at MDAnderson! You can have confidence that whatever you have to endure, that you will be fine after it’s done. MDAnderson is really serious about eliminating cancer. My son was near your age (19) when he found a tumor, and went through several metastasis + new tumors, but he and the team at MDA persisted, and he is now cancer free, very healthy, and is finishing his bachelors degree. Most patients there don’t go through this much. MDA is very thorough. Your beautiful faith will help you get through this time, however long it takes. Hopefully you won’t have any ugly surprises, and you’re back on track with your life quickly! I will try to remember to pray for you, Marissa. Most kids your age are focused on starting their own lives, so I would recommend that you seek emotional support from older people (parents especially) In addition to your friends.
Chris Merkl I'm so happy to hear your son is cancer free! Thank you so much for your support. I had a recurrence of my pituitary tumor recently which is a bump in the road, but I am seeing how God is doing such amazing things in my life through this difficult circumstance. I know I am at a very different point in my life than most kids my age, but I try to remind myself that our lives are not meant to all follow the same path and timing.
I just came across your video and I am amazed by your strength and openness about your diagnosis. My son was diagnosed with a germinoma tumor in his pineal gland about four years ago. By the grace of God he is in remission now. It was a very scary time for him and our family. I encourage you to seek out multiple opinions before deciding on a treatment plan. His was surgery, chemo, and radiation both in low doses. He was treated at CHLA, a hospital that specializes in cancer of the central nervous system. I will keep you in my prayers and wish you the best. Continue to stay positive and strong. 💐
Thank you! I'm glad your son is in remission- that must have been very difficult to go through for him and your family.
I know how you feel been fighting for 5 years now stay strong keep fighting x
I have grade 4 glioblastoma and I will receive treatments at MD Anderson in Houston when September starts. It is a battle but we can overcome this. No matter what each of us have going on, we will overcome this.
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YOU'RE not alone i have two brain tumors i was diagnosed when i was 5 and my tumors grow back
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God bless you,you are truly brave 😢😘
Well done for being brave enough to share your story lovely. I am here with you, even though I am all the way in the Uk xxx
+MissPrincessPancake aw thank you!
Bless you Dear! So happy you are on the right track and have found a provider that is knowledgeable about what you need to have done to help resolve your health issues and get you to a place of comfort! Many 🙏🙏🙏🙏 coming your way! Stay strong and Please Take care!
Helloo just thought I'd pop a comment saying thank you for making this video- it's so reassuring hearing someone my own age going through a similar thing to me. I have a tumour in my temporal lobe which causes completely different symptoms to those you've experienced but completely identify with so much of what you've said! I was also initially told it was a cyst not a tumour and nothing to worry about, the miscommunication is the most annoying thing! I also had that gut feeling that it was a brain tumour but told myself I was being paranoid so hearing you say that too is weirdly comforting haha. Good luck in all of your treatment!! xxx
Thanks! I'm so glad I could help you by sharing my story.
I’m 14 and have a brain tumor, so i understand it stuck and hurts so much, I also have temporary blindness in one eye with the same experience with the eye doctor, as well as diagnosing me with a ocular migraine, You are so strong and you will make it through this:)
Thank you and I hope you have a good outcome. You are strong too
i hope that all people doesn't have brain tumor especially people who is really poor
God says to assist the poor! I wish no one got cancer too tho...
yeah for real
huhuhuhu ihope soo
Thankyou
you hang in there honey. im sorry your previous dr scared you. i have been there. i believe you will be ok, pray, persist, and you will make it through. praying for you sending you love and healing you will heal, and live ea beautilful life!!! :) i have had the crainitoromty.... no worries girl, if i can do this, you can@
thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story, Marrissa. My mom was complaining about severe headache/magraine for the past 10 years and we had recently took her to a neuro to have mri scan. The doctors said that they found a small tumor in her brain but should not be worried because it's not cancerous. We are now trying to decide the best/cheapest treatment. She lives in Africa but she was diagnosed in Saudi Arabia. So, we want to know if surgery or medication is the best option. Thank you and I wish you the best.
mplsridah I don't know what the best option is since I'm not a doctor. I would do a lot of research on her specific tumor and location and get multiple opinions from doctors. I would also suggest that if they don't do surgery right away, make sure to monitor her symptoms and the tumor size regularly. Good luck to you
You could have docs monitor it since surgery can cause seizures. Talk to a doc about it. The thing is benign can turn into a malignant so plz talk to your doctor and figure it out from there. In a way, benign is the earliest stage or when it is caught super early.
You are so strong!! God Bless You!! Prayers!!!!❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Being alive is a great gift from God.
idk about that... life is pretty painful for me
You are so brave. God is with you. You are in my prayer
You are so well informed!! My heart is with you !!
I just found out my daughter has the same tumor on the pitaitary gland. And your words was very inspiring and gave me hope. I hope you have recovered and are doing better
I'm so sorry to hear your daughter has a pituitary tumor too. It is the biggest honor to be able to inspire, provide hope and let others know they are not alone through my videos. Your daughter is strong and she is clearly so loved by you. She is lucky to have you as her mother. I hope your daughter has gotten treatment that has made her better. As for me, my only option is targeted therapy pills for life which make me feel really sick. My only option for my pineal tumor is surgery which has a 20% chance of a bad outcome, so I choose to live with the symptoms it causes instead of take the risk. I will make an update video soon. Blessings to your family ❤️
How is she doing? Just found out I have one.
@@katemariesvideos she is doing good. The medication has been working to shrink the tumor, thankfully they found it early and she doesn't need any surgery. Thank god. . . Kids are so awsome that they continue to live life to the fullest as if their is nothing wrong. She is amazing. Thank you for asking
Have you researched Cannabis oil ? There is a lot of research and success.Prayers for you .Amy
how devastating, and devastating that your initial doctors brushed it off and misinformed you. geeze
Am Lindst Yes- I was dismissed so much and told I was crazy so many times
I will definitely pray for u!
Thanks
Hi Marissa,
I had a grade 2 brain tumor when I was 16, that was growing in the canal around my brain stem. I was able to have brain surgery, and now, 7 years later, I am living a happy and successful life. Only a few vision and headache issues that I deal with everyday, but these side effects are nothing compared to the alternative!
Stay positive and know that this is an obstacle that you will overcome. This situation will only make you tougher and more mature. Continue to believe in your doctors and yourself. Everyone has the ability to influence their life story and this is just another chapter in your story that you can spin into a positive moment and a catalyst for the rest of your life!
Consider yourself lucky for being given the opportunity to come face to face with reality in ways that most others will never get a chance to.
Feel free to message me anytime.
Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to my story and leave me such a nice comment. Glad you had a successful treatment!
Marissa Anne : Please do Pranayam. It is so strong that it can cure all the disease. I pray to god you will win this battle.
You are a brave and obviously an incredibly smart young lady. So well spoken, so articulate, and such a helpful video. I wish you all the health in the world.
Thank you so much for your support and kind words.
I just found out today I had a brain tumor. Super sketched out. Especially because I was taking an oral growth horomone substance to help with bodybuilding. A side effect of this particular substance is that it causes rapid growth of tumors and even causes it to spread to other organs.
I am so sorry. You can get through this!
I'm so sorry about your diagnosis- I pray for the best outcome and that the tumor has not and will not spread. I do know that brain tumors don't usually spread outside of the brain/spinal cord. It is so scary in the beginning. I didn't think I would live and I will be a 5 yr survivor in March! You are strong- let yourself feel whatever you need to feel.
@@hermionepink96 you survived this! I am super happy for you i wish the best keep up your spirits and fight for your happiness.
Prohormones? What kind of tumor? I took pro-hormones and probably have prolactimia
@@pablojuan2860 Yep! My pituitary tumor is a prolactinoma. Although an unusual one because the borders aren't well defined like in most prolactinoma tumors.
Don't worry. I don't know who you are and from where are you from. I will pray for your recovery. Keep yourself strong and fight all the way. God bless you. Malaysia.
I hope you will be healthy from brain tumor. My 12 years daughter also had 4 times brain tumor on third ventricular of brain operation with in 19 months. She has high level spiritual intuition. Still she has respiratory problem and headache.
Shalikram Bhusal I am so sorry your daughter has had to go through so much. I'm sending my best wishes to her and your family for healing and peace.
Marissa
Thank you for sharing your story on your journey with having multiple brain tumors. God will bring you through this battle. 🙏🙏🙏
I've had emergency pituitary tumor surgery 13 years ago. (I was 47 years old) Nearly lost my vision. I'm now 60 years old and was just diagnosed this month with the pituitary tumor returning and also a 3.4 cm meningioma. God has a plan for me and I know he will bring me through again. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
God Bless 🙏🙏🙏
You are an amazing inspiration and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for you sharing this so bravely!!!
Your video helped me a lot. my 13 year old brother is going through a similar situation.. I will keep you in prayer always. please be strong, I love you too.
I'm so sorry. I will be praying for your family.
I will be praying for you, you are so strong ♡
Thank you!
what a wonderful young lady and so sorry for the loss of your cousin. first time seeing video from 2016 so thanks for posting . Very brave and very sad,
Marissa Anne.. just watching this video today. you are a brave young lady and so beautiful inside and out. I am praying that all goes well. Stay strong. thank you for sharing your story. keep us posted so we can be of support to you darling. I love you.💗
Thank you!
I was diagnosed Brain tumor last May 2023 and Get Brain Tumor Surgery Last June 2023 is really a serious decision to make After my surgery I have to accept my condition now I have a lot of changes like my confidence my strength my emotional and many more
God make me stronger❤
I'm so sorry you had to experience that. I hope you are recovering well. It is a scary thing to even think about it. It is even harder to accept a new reality. Everyone has confidence issues with something in their life. Maybe ours are just more obvious? God does make you stronger if you ask Him for help.
@@hermionepink96 Yes God is always here for Us🙏🏻 GOD MAKE ME MORE STRONGER
Thank you So much😊
you
Keeping my fingers crossed! God bless.
thanks
Thank you so much for sharing your story, it really put me at ease. I recently went to the opticians and he sent me straight to a&e in an eye hospital cuz he was concerned about my optic nerve. 1 week later I have been told I need to have an MRI and although I haven't been told that I may have a brain tumour, like you I have a weird feeling that that's what I have... I have all those symptoms you described and hearing loss in both ears. I'm scheduled to have an MRI and CAT scan soon. I'm praying for your recovery and thank you again for sharing your story x
Thank you for watching- I'm so happy my video can help others! I hope things work out for you- sending good vibes your way!
Marissa, I’m so glad you’re well in Oct 2019!!
May God continue to bless you💕
You will continue to be in my prayers🙏🏽
All my love from Arizona 🙋🏽♀️💕
Donna Rupert Thank you so much! I wouldn't say I'm well, but at least I am alive! Really struggling with my tumor coming back and the meds for that, my autoimmune meds no longer work and I have severe chronic pain. Please pray for fast relief from the pain, for a new autoimmune med that works fast, for my tumor medicine to stop making me so sick and for them to go away! Thanks for all the support
@@hermionepink96 God is with you and will help you to get well soon. I will pray for you x
Marissa....I’ve already prayed that you will be free 🕊from all of your pain and the horrible side affects of the treatments. You’re always in my heart 🙋🏽♀️💕
Mah Rec Thank you so much
Donna Rupert White doves are deeply meaningful to me- so cool that you used one in your comment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the prayers and support
I was relieved seeing u put a video up recently.i might need an Mri for headaches n vision issues. So while looking for information n stuff, stumbled upon ur video, literally had tears in my eyes. But i really hope that u get out of it wit flying colors girl. Sending u hugs.
Thank you- hope you are doing ok as well
I can relate on SO MANY LEVELS! About to hit my one year #craniversary - and even though I'm fighting an inoperable one that's super scary right now - I'm living life with the best perspective ever! What a gift to wake up every day grateful for the chance to make a difference. And like you, through youtube I am really helping inspire and encourage people! Keep up the great work #brainbuddy!
i have headache over 1year plus i feel the pains are increasing. my previous doctor Neutrologist ask me to do eyes vision & retina test which i did & it was negative he then requested for CT & afterward MRI test and all was negative. i feel more pain when am static like sleeping or sitting or just on my bed during motion it's less and I feel it more towards the right side of my head. The doctor said he dont know what to do. I feel more comfort hearing yr story. Thanks for sharing
i got a brain tumor too. i was totally blind bc of the tumor. i went to the hospital n they also had me in an mri. i had surgery but xouldnt get it out so i went through chemotherapy. then radiation. i was only 14 back then. now what the tumor did i am now blind on my right wye. i couldnt see anything on my right. my left side only see a top right portion.
I'm sorry to hear that. One of my tumors caused me to lose some sight in my right eye as well, but with treatment, I gained my vision back.
Pheng Lee sorry to hear that man.
can u contact me , i got year ago brain tumer surgry ,im scared i dont know whats going on with me, i am looking people to ask ,how long we surviwe which medecine work good?
Pheng Lee im 14 and my head really hurt in back and kinda in the sides, and my eye hurts when I close my them, did you have the same symthoms?? or what were they?
Minekiller 23 go check with iur primary doctor twll them about it. U probably might have to asked them for the mri to see if there is anything affecting in ur brain.
Hey love, I loved your video... I had a malignant tumour the size of a golfball in my left temporal lobe, they found out i had it when I was just 8 years old... I had surgery at 12 and 17 years old... It took the doctors sooo long to find out what was causing me to have the most horrible, scary, weirdest feeling seizures you could ever imagine. I Had them everyday, They kept telling me it was just Puberty Like seriously WHY???? My lips would go blue, my eyes would pop out my head, I felt the worst SCARY WEIRD HELL ON EARTH FEELING anyone could ever imagine hell feeling like
.... it ruined my childhood.... the medications the doctors put me on made me balloon up in weight which made me get bullied.... The medication never even helped... but thank god I am alive now....Many brain surgeons said they would not operate on me... they said it would affect my speech etc etc... Finally I found the most amazing man brain surgeon ever DOCTOR MCFARLANE HE SAVED MY LIFE HE'S MY HERO.... I'm 33 years old now. I wish u the best xxoo
you're so brave! I'll pray for you x
Thank you!
You’re a bright, brave young woman. My hero!
Willette J All of my supporters are MY heros! Thank you
keep smiling , thank you for sharing the experience.
Only you knew the pain you were in and that something was really wrong. You’re beautiful!
Thank you for being so kind. Exactly! I always say, "until you can feel my pain and my symptoms, don't tell me there is nothing wrong". I persisted and I was right- something was wrong, but I am getting treatment now. I need to make a new video soon.
Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear we're #brainbuddies but #staystrong you'd be surprised how well this can all go. I'm 8 months post craniotomy and fighting the next one now but no new growth in 6 months and I've been making lots of great memories!
Incredible Story, really truly. I've had MRI's luckily i was clean but i know first hand how intimidating those horrific yet heroic machines are.
Also as for "second guessing" the diagnosis, i really wish a lot more people would do this, my nan died of a cancer that she was told is nothing to worry about, at the time if sh'e'd have gotten treatment, she'd be alive now and i could tell her your story, sadly it killed her, this is not a sob story, it's just an example of WHY people shouldn't always take a professionals word as gospel. The body KNOWS when something isn't right, it's called biofeedback. You heeded it's warning, good on you!
I am sorry for your loss. :(
sending you a big hug. I am a brain tumour survivor and here any time if you need a chat xx
thank you
GOD BLESS YOU.
I admire your strength and your positive spirit. I just came across this video. Thank you for your positive message. I'm in the process of bettering my health and taking better care of myself. I found your message very inspiring and motivating. Life is too short to hold grudges, be mad, and be fearful. I pray that your health is great and that you continue to make more positive videos.
Danii O Thank you so much- comments like this mean the world to me. My heart is so happy to hear that I am able to be uplifting and helpful to others. 💙
you're a warrior baby
Hi sweet girl! I really hope you are doing well today! I just found your video today but wanted to share my success story with you. I was diagnosed with my first brain tumor while being 16 weeks pregnant with my second son. I too had a lot of the same symptoms and I was 22yrs old at the time. They thought mine was a pituitary tumor but it turned out to be a meningioma. I underwent a 12 hour surgery to have it removed and I’m happy to say, mine was benign and my baby survived the surgery as well! I’ve had 3 more tumors since, all with surgery removal. I know how scary and frustrating it can be and so many times you just want to question,” why me?”! We may never know the answer to that question but keep your focus on staying strong and getting well! Somehow you’ll find that you’re a lot stronger than you even realized! You’ll remain in my prayers and please feel free to message me if I can ever answer any questions or provide support for you! Stay strong and stay beautiful, sweet girl!
This video has been so helpful, I am going in to the neurologist soon, and I am terrified. We have a lot of the same symptoms, and I have a bad feeling that it could be a tumor. I'll give updates when I can, but I just wanted to go to college and I'm scared I can't now.
Katy Blankenship did you get any results yet?
My MRI is in the scheduling process, but I'm growing more concerned, the nausea is getting far worse, I'm having a little more trouble with coordination, and the left side of my face is less sensitive than the right side.
Can you please keep us updaten? I also think I might have it ... I Hope your results turn out fine !
I'm sorry you have to go through this. I know how hard it is to feel ill and be afraid of what the results will be.
Katy Blankenship how is everything now?
Marrisa I heard your story and I will like to tell you thank you for sharing, you see to be a very sweet person , it’s good to hear how your faith helps you to confront was in front of you , I’m also goin through some sickness and getting ready for some MRI and other test to be done , I will like to share a Bible scripture that helps me ... Isaiah 12:2”Look God is my salvation.I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation “......I pray for God Will give you the strength you need to confront this situation and hope everything will work out with you .... Thank you for sharing
Hey I hope you're doing well, I couldn't agree more with trusting your instincts. Two years prior to my diagnosis, I began having constant headaches. After over the counter pain relievers didn't work for me either and so I thought it was probably a brain tumor which turned out to be correct.
Keep up your positive attitude and beautiful outlook on life. It definitely helps. Best of luck and take it all one day at a time. You can do it!
thanks!
You are a very brave young woman. I will pray for you. Please use this site and any other resource to help you during this time.
You are not walking alone, honey, the Lord is carrying you through this. Bless you
Thank you for the support and your kind words.
Praying for you girl
thank you so much!
You are so brave. Thanks for doing this video. I have an mri tomorrow & am twice your age. Your bravery is an inspiration to me.
I was diagnosed with pituitary tumor last month I haven't gotten anything checked sense I was started on my medication with the new year coming up . I haven't decided on treatment options if my levels aren't ok when I go back I have not had an mri yet but need to with my increase in headache fever and dizziness, also what I'm assuming is vertigo . I've been contemplating making a mini serious on my journey for people going through this journey too, sense I have found barely any information on it or young ladies who've gone through this....
hedge hodges Good luck to you on your journey 💗
There is now a cure its the latest science breakthrough my huband had picmC too. Pm for sharing how..
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Thank you for sharing your story it takes courage to share something so personal thank you from a woman who is going through a similar situation
Tara Miller I am so honored to be able to help another person by sharing my story and experience. Thank you for your support and I wish you well. 💙
I'm kinda scared u know. idk if it's anxiety stress or idk. I have good vision and good hearing. I don't vomit or have seizures. I don't have dizzyness I don't kinda have one side of the body but its not severe. half of my face isn't parylized. my body is praticly okay. In my head it's diffrent. once in a while I have severe headaches not often tho. guessing that's normal. I have one thing that's making it seem like I have it tho and that's like a tight feeling on the top of my head. and honestly I don't have much things to be stressed about. I feel like a strong price of brain being pressed on the upper left of my skull. and I'm gonna go to the doctors to ask about it. but the only things I have really strong anxioty about is the way I look and what people think of me. idk Im just scared thanx for sharing your story
I'm the same
TACOS SURPREME did you go doctors
TACOS SURPREME did you go to the doctor? if you did how did it go
TACOS SURPREME .
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You are very brave Marissa! Keep your faith strong. Praying for you.
all my paryer my dad has the same thing , we did not telle him , we were scared of his reaction , its very very hard to see him like that ,
Already prayed for you 😁, remember that people in this world love you. I deeply hope you get that tumor removed and keep being with ur loved ones!! Keep it up and have faith.
DEV1OU5 Thank you so much for your prayers and support. I am keeping my faith as best I can and praying for a miracle for me!
I have a question. How much time passed from when you started feeling sick until the time you first went to get your first MRI?
I was diagnosed with a brain tumor on June 23 in Pittsburgh and they did emergency brain surgery in the early morning hours of June 24, 2018 after leaving a Keith Urban concert so I didn't get to see the end of it and those concert tickets were my birthday present. There was no time to get me home to West Virginia so they flew a helicopter in to take me to UPMC immediately. They said I had a grand mal seizure which is the same thing that my autistic brother died from at the age of 29. I am 47 now and my only child is 24 and living in Florida and I refuse to have my mother lose another child so I will fight this thing all the way. I have my first chemo and radiation treatments on July 30 in Morgantown, WV at the Mary Babb Randolph cancer center. Prayers please. Your story was inspiring. I had migraines at your age but have not had one in a long time.
Lisa Stanley You are such a strong warrior! This brain tumor has nothing on you- I know you will win this fight. It makes me sad to hear that you lost your brother and are now struggling with your health too. I am so blessed to be able to inspire you. I am praying for your total healing and comfort to surround you. 💙
@@hermionepink96 I have my last treatment tomorrow. I started losing my hair after taking the chemo pills so I had the rest of it shaved off and found nice head coverings to match my clothes. I won't know until mid October if the chemo and radiation worked on the last ten percent of the brain tumor.
Going to the neurologist tomorrow since I am having vision problems. I already went to an optometrist to see if I needed glasses and a psychiatrist to check if I have dyslexia and both were negative. Hopefully there is nothing bad and I am fine wish me luck 😁
Good luck!
Hi Marissa, I just thought I'd let you know I also had a Pineal gland tumour. I had it removed three years ago and was back at work within four months. It is scary, but doctors and surgeons these days are incredible, so I'm sure you are in very capable hands. I hope all goes well for you.
Thank you! So glad to hear that things went well for you. Was surgery your only treatment for that? Luckily, I had a spinal tap and they didn't find any malignant cells in my fluid and on my most recent MRI, it hadn't grown at all. They said it was more than likely going to be just something that needs to be monitored my whole life and hopefully, I won't ever need treatment for it. My pituitary tumor is a different story, but the pineal tumor was much scarier to me since it is in the middle of your brain.
Hi marrisa, yes surgery was my only option, I had no idea I had a tumor, my parents luckily found me in the back room of our house after they came back from a weekend away. After a few hours of the doctors being unsure what was wrong with me, a scan showed I had the tumor. It was blocking the flow of CSF through my brain and giving me severe hydrocephalus. I had to have two emergency ops to relive pressure or things would have got......bad lol. Then they decided to take out the tumor to stop it potentially happening again about a month after the first two operations. I have a shunt in now, which is going to be in permanently, but it's all inside my head, so that's no bother. I only get the occasional headache and they did a little damage to my optic nerve when they operated on me which means i'll have to wear glasses now. I have double vision if I don't, but to be honest, i'll take that considering how much worse it could of been.
I actually wrote a whole article on it if you'd like to read it? I wrote it because I could see there wasn't much real life first hand experience of people with tumors on the net, and I hope it might help people who are scared, because it can be a scary thing.
You can find it here chris-walker-health-and-fitness.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/my-experience-of-brain-tumor-before-i.html
You are so beautiful ❤️ i am happy about how you are handling this ❤️💕
Veronica Rubi Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing. Your story helped me immensely. God bless you and your family!
Hari Devineni I am so blessed to be able to help you. Thank you so much for your support!
Thank you for sharing your story may God bless you:)
Thanks!
You hang in there you’ve already proved to be so strong handling all this just be strong and get through the surgery. This video will help a lot of other girls so you’ve also accomplished a lot, good luck!
Thank you so much. I hope it helps others 💖