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Glioblastoma - A guide for patients and loved ones: Your guide to grade 4 brain tumours, from a patient who determined to find everything about his own ... glioblastoma.
"I would highly recommend this book for its information and straightforward and honest style." ★★★★★ Amazon
"We have learnt more from this book than the oncologists and the internet. Gideon, thank you from the bottom of our hearts." ★★★★★ Amazon
"Well written about a difficult subject. Had everything I needed to know about anaplastic astrocytoma grade 3." ★★★★★ Amazon
Discover a compassionate and comprehensive guide tailored for families touched by glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma brain tumors.
In this heartfelt exploration, author Gideon Burrows, who has been living with a life-limiting brain tumor for over a decade, shares invaluable insights and personal narratives gathered from extensive interviews with patients, loved ones, and medical professionals.
Offering a unique blend of medical information and emotional support, this book goes beyond what doctors and oncologists might not always make clear.
Uncover the honest realities and emotions associated with glioblastomas through dozens of personal testimonies, providing a genuine and personal approach to understanding these obstinate brain cancers.
Gain reassurance and support as you navigate the complexities of high-grade brain tumors with information on detection, diagnosis, and available treatments, including biopsy, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Key Features:
- What is glioblastoma and astrocytoma?
- Where do they originate?
- How are they detected?
- What to expect from a diagnosis?
- Available treatments explored in-depth
- Understanding treatment side-effects
- Coping with changes and challenges
- Supporting family and friends
- Influences on life expectancy
- Managing worsening health
- Trials and research: How to benefit and contribute
- Detailed references for extended research
- Embrace a supportive resource that not only informs but empathizes with your physical and emotional journey.
Find solace, understanding, and guidance in the pages of this book as you navigate the complexities of glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma.
"I found this book very useful in helping me understand this type of brain tumour, it’s impact on the sufferer and the way it is treated. The author is himself a sufferer and and the book is interspersed with a number of personal accounts of other people’s experiences of brain tumours, both their own and those of close family members." ★★★★ Goodreads
"Great clarity and personal insight." ★★★★★ Amazon
"Everyone is different so all of the examples from such amazing people are important." ★★★★★ Amazon
A word from the author:
"This book is a guide to adult glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma for patients and their loved ones. The two brain tumours that are considered to have short life expectancies, and life changing effects before, during and after any treatment. Through offering basic medical information about brain cancer, as well as information about treatment options, prognosis and impact, I hope to help those affected to understand these brain tumours as best they can.
"I hope to arm you with information that will form the basis for further research, for questions to oncologists, surgeons, doctors and support organisations. And I hope to illustrate, as best I can, what life and perhaps death can be like with these brain tumours.
"Whatever you take away from this book, I hope to provide you with some support, knowledge and empowerment."
Gideon Burrows
"We have learnt more from this book than the oncologists and the internet. Gideon, thank you from the bottom of our hearts." ★★★★★ Amazon
"Well written about a difficult subject. Had everything I needed to know about anaplastic astrocytoma grade 3." ★★★★★ Amazon
Discover a compassionate and comprehensive guide tailored for families touched by glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma brain tumors.
In this heartfelt exploration, author Gideon Burrows, who has been living with a life-limiting brain tumor for over a decade, shares invaluable insights and personal narratives gathered from extensive interviews with patients, loved ones, and medical professionals.
Offering a unique blend of medical information and emotional support, this book goes beyond what doctors and oncologists might not always make clear.
Uncover the honest realities and emotions associated with glioblastomas through dozens of personal testimonies, providing a genuine and personal approach to understanding these obstinate brain cancers.
Gain reassurance and support as you navigate the complexities of high-grade brain tumors with information on detection, diagnosis, and available treatments, including biopsy, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Key Features:
- What is glioblastoma and astrocytoma?
- Where do they originate?
- How are they detected?
- What to expect from a diagnosis?
- Available treatments explored in-depth
- Understanding treatment side-effects
- Coping with changes and challenges
- Supporting family and friends
- Influences on life expectancy
- Managing worsening health
- Trials and research: How to benefit and contribute
- Detailed references for extended research
- Embrace a supportive resource that not only informs but empathizes with your physical and emotional journey.
Find solace, understanding, and guidance in the pages of this book as you navigate the complexities of glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma.
"I found this book very useful in helping me understand this type of brain tumour, it’s impact on the sufferer and the way it is treated. The author is himself a sufferer and and the book is interspersed with a number of personal accounts of other people’s experiences of brain tumours, both their own and those of close family members." ★★★★ Goodreads
"Great clarity and personal insight." ★★★★★ Amazon
"Everyone is different so all of the examples from such amazing people are important." ★★★★★ Amazon
A word from the author:
"This book is a guide to adult glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma for patients and their loved ones. The two brain tumours that are considered to have short life expectancies, and life changing effects before, during and after any treatment. Through offering basic medical information about brain cancer, as well as information about treatment options, prognosis and impact, I hope to help those affected to understand these brain tumours as best they can.
"I hope to arm you with information that will form the basis for further research, for questions to oncologists, surgeons, doctors and support organisations. And I hope to illustrate, as best I can, what life and perhaps death can be like with these brain tumours.
"Whatever you take away from this book, I hope to provide you with some support, knowledge and empowerment."
Gideon Burrows
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2017
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About the author
Gideon Burrows
33 books24 followersGideon Burrows is an award winning author of novels and non-fiction books that aim to make you uncomfortable, allow you recover, and then make you feel completely refreshed.
Or else guilty. Or exhilarated. Or maybe a combination of these things.
Like taking a cold shower.
His near future novels, including Future Shop and Portico, tackle the challenging world of the near future: how social media, the metaverse, virtual reality, multi-player games and more may be sending us to hell. You'll never let your kids on the internet again.
His contemporary novels, including The Illustrator's Daughter and The Spiral, are about families and individuals in difficult situations: whether facing brake-ups, illness, prejudice, mental health breakdown or domestic violence. Through challenging our fundamental believes and values, he aims to make every reader think about their own comfortable lives.
As G D Burrows, he writes action fiction about ninjas. Awesome ninjas, who wear cool ninja gowns, have high tech ninja weapons, and take on the bad guys with their super martial arts skills and techniques. Think James Bond or Jack Reacher – but in full ninja garb, and based in London's East End. That kind of thing.
Gideon is really interested in the future and new technology, as well as science and rationalism. He's written two non-fiction books on the metaverse, and three books on cancer, including This Book Won't Cure Your Cancer, challenging society's assumptions when it comes to the disease.
He trained as a journalist and spent 10 years writing for major UK newspapers and magazines, and then running a copywriting agency.
Gideon is married, lives in east London with three children, and hundreds of worms. He's a keen cyclist, a qualified cycle mechanic and his home office is Pret a Manger.
He loves travelling on trains, eating Indian and Chinese food, and might actually be a ninja at night.
Like everyone else in the world, he drinks lots of coffee and loves the smell of new, unsullied stationery.
Gideon loves giving stuff away.
You'll always find something free at his website, www.gideon-burrows.com, where you can also join his Reader's Club.
Or else guilty. Or exhilarated. Or maybe a combination of these things.
Like taking a cold shower.
His near future novels, including Future Shop and Portico, tackle the challenging world of the near future: how social media, the metaverse, virtual reality, multi-player games and more may be sending us to hell. You'll never let your kids on the internet again.
His contemporary novels, including The Illustrator's Daughter and The Spiral, are about families and individuals in difficult situations: whether facing brake-ups, illness, prejudice, mental health breakdown or domestic violence. Through challenging our fundamental believes and values, he aims to make every reader think about their own comfortable lives.
As G D Burrows, he writes action fiction about ninjas. Awesome ninjas, who wear cool ninja gowns, have high tech ninja weapons, and take on the bad guys with their super martial arts skills and techniques. Think James Bond or Jack Reacher – but in full ninja garb, and based in London's East End. That kind of thing.
Gideon is really interested in the future and new technology, as well as science and rationalism. He's written two non-fiction books on the metaverse, and three books on cancer, including This Book Won't Cure Your Cancer, challenging society's assumptions when it comes to the disease.
He trained as a journalist and spent 10 years writing for major UK newspapers and magazines, and then running a copywriting agency.
Gideon is married, lives in east London with three children, and hundreds of worms. He's a keen cyclist, a qualified cycle mechanic and his home office is Pret a Manger.
He loves travelling on trains, eating Indian and Chinese food, and might actually be a ninja at night.
Like everyone else in the world, he drinks lots of coffee and loves the smell of new, unsullied stationery.
Gideon loves giving stuff away.
You'll always find something free at his website, www.gideon-burrows.com, where you can also join his Reader's Club.
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July 7, 2024
My father has just been diagnosed with advanced glioblastoma and I picked up this book to learn more about the disease. While I very much appreciate what Burrows has done here, the book reads a lot like an extended information pamphlet with some personal stories interspersed throughout. The average life expectancy for glioblastoma patients is only 12-18 months, even less for my father. I would have liked to learn more about end of life and what to expect. This book danced around death as much as possible-only briefly dedicating space towards the end. Death is the known result of all glioblastomas and I would have preferred a more head-on approach.
April 28, 2021
Navigating this new road of glioblastoma
Beginning tomorrow I will be inundated with foreign information I may not have understood had it not been for the foresight and reputable information generously shared through this insightful book. I can now feel more confident in attending my first oncologist appointment knowing possible expectations, correct terminology, and possible treatments for my particular glioblastoma. I deeply appreciated the truthful acknowledgment and reality of how these tumours may present as well as the treatments and outcomes, with the advisement that this book may already be outdated by Jedi so advancements which may still inspire hope or other alternatives to longevity within these diseases. Thank you for your generous time and blogging for those of us beginning a completely different life path. I treasure your hand holding in this moment! Thank you!!
Beginning tomorrow I will be inundated with foreign information I may not have understood had it not been for the foresight and reputable information generously shared through this insightful book. I can now feel more confident in attending my first oncologist appointment knowing possible expectations, correct terminology, and possible treatments for my particular glioblastoma. I deeply appreciated the truthful acknowledgment and reality of how these tumours may present as well as the treatments and outcomes, with the advisement that this book may already be outdated by Jedi so advancements which may still inspire hope or other alternatives to longevity within these diseases. Thank you for your generous time and blogging for those of us beginning a completely different life path. I treasure your hand holding in this moment! Thank you!!
April 3, 2024
I appreciated the author’s perspective and clear explanation of treatments he received. Scientific explanations accompanied with personal stories of other patients really helped me to understand the myriad of experiences with this type of tumor. If you or a loved one are recently diagnosed I highly recommend giving this a read.
September 23, 2023
As a patient, the author covers topics that are missed by medical professionals but may concern patients and family: how does radiation therapy feel like? How to understand prognosis data? How to deal with end of life from this disease?
July 24, 2025
This book is an incredibly informative and compassionate resource for anyone affected by glioblastoma. Written by a patient who set out to understand every aspect of his own diagnosis, it offers a unique and deeply personal perspective alongside well-researched medical information.
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September 26, 2021DNF.
Honestly, this is too depressing to read.
I might try again some other time.
Honestly, this is too depressing to read.
I might try again some other time.
December 21, 2025
A very well written, factual and practical book about Glioblastoma brain tumours.
A journey I have just started and can now continue from a better informed viewpoint.
A journey I have just started and can now continue from a better informed viewpoint.
April 23, 2021
I found this book very useful in helping me understand this type of brain tumour, it’s impact on the sufferer and the way it is treated. The author is himself a sufferer and and the book is interspersed with a number of personal accounts of other people’s experiences of brain tumours, both their own and those of close family members. In fact the book discusses the impact of a brain tumour on other family members.
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