A woman whose mother died from a brain tumour just six weeks after diagnosis is organising a charity walk to raise funds for research. Marion Greenwood, 71, from Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, was diagnosed with an incurable grade 4 glioblastoma multiforme in early October after experiencing fatigue and movement problems.
Her daughter, Lisa Harrison, 47, from Willington, Derbyshire, said her mother had been very fit but began falling asleep during the day in August, which was unusual. Other symptoms included kicking out her left foot while walking, slurred speech, and a drooping left mouth corner. Scans revealed a brain mass, and a biopsy confirmed the aggressive tumour.
Ms Harrison said she was in total shock. 'Mum was my best friend and I kept thinking what am I going to do without her?' By mid-October, an MRI showed the tumour had grown to a quarter of her brain's size. After hospital and hospice stays, Mrs Greenwood returned home in early November, where she died a few days later.
Ms Harrison is now planning a 25km (15 mile) fundraising walk in April for Brain Tumour Research. 'I need to do something to raise awareness and get more funding so that other families don't suffer like we have,' she said. Matthew Price from the charity thanked her for her support and extended condolences.
