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Brain Cancer Misdiagnosed as Menopause
23 Jun
Summary
- Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, was diagnosed in Michelle Dilger.
- Her speech issues were initially dismissed as menopausal symptoms.
- Her son now dedicates his business profits to brain tumor research.
Michelle Dilger, aged 52, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, after her symptoms were initially dismissed as menopausal. Her speech became "confused and disjointed," leading to multiple doctor visits where she was reportedly overlooked.
It was only after a gynaecologist noticed her condition that she was referred for an emergency scan, revealing the brain tumor. Following surgery at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, Michelle received a prognosis of just 12 months to live.
Inspired by his mother's fight, her son, Jack Dilger, 29, from Henley-on-Thames, is now dedicating his sports performance brand, Cramp Killa, to funding vital research. He donates £1 from every sale to Brain Tumour Research, an organization utilizing artificial intelligence to improve glioblastoma treatments.
Jack highlighted the alarming statistic that brain tumors receive only 1% of the national cancer research budget, despite claiming more lives than other cancers among certain age groups. He hopes his initiative will unite the endurance sport community in supporting this crucial cause.
