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Headaches Hid Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis
15 Jul
Summary
- Headaches initially dismissed as work stress revealed aggressive brain cancer.
- Mitch Jenderko, 31, received a prognosis of 18 months to two years.
- The couple is expecting their first child while battling incurable cancer.
Mitch Jenderko, aged 31, initially attributed his persistent headaches to long hours and screen time at work.
In mid-July 2024, a seizure at work led to his hospitalization, where scans revealed a brain tumor. Initially thought to be benign, its rapid changes prompted emergency surgery in September 2024.
Subsequent biopsy results in October 2024 confirmed an aggressive, grade four astrocytoma, with a prognosis of 18 to 24 months. Mitch and his now-wife Gemma Jenderko, 32, married six months post-surgery in May 2025.
Mitch underwent extensive radiotherapy and chemotherapy, even on his wedding day. Despite recent clear scans, the incurable cancer is expected to return, though the couple are focusing on positive news, including their baby due in January 2026.
Mitch recently completed the Brighton Marathon, raising over £4,700 for The Brain Tumour Charity, highlighting the ongoing challenges and triumphs faced by those diagnosed with brain tumors, as support services like The Brain Tumour Charity offer vital assistance.
