Summary
Lauren Macpherson discovered she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head during a train ride home. A CT scan, done to check for injuries from the suitcase incident, revealed a brain tumor. Doctors later diagnosed her with glioblastoma, a fast-growing type of brain cancer.
Key Facts
- Lauren Macpherson found out about her brain tumor after a suitcase fell on her head on a train.
- The incident occurred while returning home from a London music festival.
- A CT scan was performed to check for spine injuries; it revealed a shadow on her brain.
- The tumor was later diagnosed as glioblastoma, a type of fast-growing brain cancer.
- Lauren experienced symptoms like fatigue and emotional changes before the diagnosis.
- She underwent surgery after moving to private healthcare for quicker treatment.
- Doctors told Lauren she might expect to live about 10 to 12 years with her condition.
