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Mum's Perimenopause Fears Masked Brain Tumour
25 Sep
Summary
- Jane Roberts, 47, mistook brain tumour symptoms for perimenopause.
- Scans revealed an inoperable tumour after she sought help for memory issues.
- Roberts has raised nearly £25,000 for brain tumour research.
A North Somerset woman, Jane Roberts, 47, received a devastating diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumour after initially believing her symptoms were related to perimenopause. Roberts sought medical attention for memory issues and brain fog, only for scans to reveal a significant abnormality on her brain. The tumour is inoperable, and Roberts now faces regular six-monthly scans to monitor its progression.
Following her diagnosis, Roberts has dedicated herself to raising awareness and funds for brain tumour research. She has successfully raised nearly £25,000 for the cause. Her efforts highlight a broader call for greater investment in research, a sentiment echoed by the Department of Health and Social Care's commitment to establishing a national Brain Tumour Research Consortium with £13.7 million in funding.
