Lynda Burke

Lynda Burke born 1958 is a Meningioma Brain Tumour Survivor. Diagnosed in July 2006 the Benign Meningioma was surgically removed successfully with no after effects.

'I have had very little sickness in my life and have never been in hospital for any reason other than to work as an admin clerk for 6 months. So, yes, you have it right, I have my tonsils and my appendix and I have never broken a bone in my body or had food poisoning or a baby. Remarkable isn't it that I escape a hospital visit for 48 years? But, boy, when I do it, I do it big! No messing around!' After waking up one morning in June 2006, I stretched, as you do at the start of a new day and realised that certain parts of my body were out of control. A little episode that lasted all of 30 seconds, although it did feel like 10 minutes to me. A tick in my leg led to the brain tumour diagnosis. My life was rocked and I was scared but I am an optimistic person and believed it would be overcome.

I now spend my time working, travelling and living between Cyprus and Australia with my husband and believes life is for living and not a minute should be wasted. We often find it is much easier to share our concerns, fears and doubts with those who have walked in our shoes so for more information regarding meningioma brain tumour visit the website at: http://lynda-mybraintumour.blogspot.com.au