A couple, both grappling with brain tumour diagnoses, are rallying for heightened investment in research to combat the ailment.
Colin Jamieson, 59, hailing from Emberton near Olney, Buckinghamshire, endured recurring headaches, nausea, and fatigue over a span of three years before receiving a diagnosis of two tumours in July 2018.
Anita Jamieson, 45, his wife, faced a diagnosis of meningioma a little over a year later.
Mrs. Jamieson underscores the debilitating impact of the disease and strives to raise awareness about its indiscriminate nature. Her motive is to urge individuals to recognize the diverse effects of brain tumours.
Championing Brain Tumour Research’s campaign, the couple seeks to garner support for allocating £110 million from existing and new funds toward national research initiatives. Their campaign encourages the government’s involvement in this cause.
According to the charity, brain tumours cause more fatalities among individuals under the age of 40 than any other form of cancer.
Detailing her husband’s struggles, Mrs. Jamieson mentions that Colin grapples with impaired hearing and undergoes regular scans to monitor his condition. He has undergone several surgeries and received radiotherapy.
Colin’s memory has been adversely affected, resulting in difficulty processing information due to the presence of brain tumours. The impact has transcended to his personality as well, with shifts in behavior, including anger. Despite these changes, his core kindness and love endure, albeit in a different manner.
The couple’s advocacy sheds light on the imperative need for greater research funding and initiatives to address the multifaceted challenges posed by brain tumours.
