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Teen Migraines Masked Brain Tumour, Father Claims
15 Dec
Summary
- Doctors initially dismissed Max's severe headaches as teenage migraines.
- A seizure at home led to the discovery of an inoperable brain tumour.
- The family is fundraising for experimental immune therapy in Germany.
Stephen Hall recounts the devastating experience of his 14-year-old son, Max, whose severe headaches were repeatedly dismissed as typical teenage migraines over a year. Despite frequent visits to the GP and hospital, Max was advised to take ibuprofen, with his symptoms worsening significantly.
Seven months after his initial hospital visit in April 2025, Max suffered a seizure at home in November, followed by another en route to the hospital. Subsequent scans at Nottingham Queen's Medical Centre revealed a large, inoperable brain tumour located in a critical area affecting speech and memory.
Now facing an incurable diagnosis, the family is fundraising for Max to undergo immune therapy in Germany. Mr. Hall expresses profound regret, believing earlier scans could have led to a different outcome, and hopes to prevent other families from enduring a similar ordeal.
