-- Posted by iamironman at 1:32 am on July 4, 2009 For those of you who don't know, July 28th, 2008, my brother was diagnosed with a Grade II Glioma brain tumor. It is large and cancerous. He has been doing better over the past few months. The tumor is shrinking due to chemo, he is in good spirits, and it doesn't look like it will be terminal. That being said, with the 1 year date coming up soon, I keep replaying that day in my mind over and over and over. It was hands down the worst day of my life, and I keep seeing it. I broke down a bit tonight while talking to one of my friends, and am still in break dwon mode now. I just can't seem to keep this day out of my head. -- Posted by XOallixs0n at 1:35 am on July 4, 2009 ... I know you and I haven't truly gotten to know one another on here, but I want to let you know that you can ALWAYS talk to me. I may not be able to help your situation, but I can listen. I'll always listen. I promise. -- Posted by JakeG212 at 1:35 am on July 4, 2009 I don't know what to type. Bad things happen to good people, hopefully it gets better for you and him -- Posted by gief at 1:36 am on July 4, 2009 well like you said its getting better, the only things you can do are keep hoping and praying for the best, and enjoying the time you have with your brother. -- Posted by Live Just To Die at 1:37 am on July 4, 2009 At least your brother is getting the help he needs and it's working for him. My auntie was working normally 6 weeks ago, taking her two little kids to school and shopping for their food, cooking for them. Now she's lay in a hospice bed dying, she won't see her next birthday, christmas, even MY birthday in August. She's getting no Radio, no Chemo because she's too weak for it. She's leaving behind those children and her husband. She's 41. -- Posted by nyn at 1:38 am on July 4, 2009 My condolences. I er, found out on the 21st of May this year that after months of illness, my mother was diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer. It's early days yet, and while her chemo appears to be working, she's... far from well. I can't imagine what it must be like for you, living with this for over a year. It's been terrible for me, and I'm only a month or so in. My most sincere apologies. I know it's difficult. -- Posted by jsia at 1:43 am on July 4, 2009 Don't feel bad about breaking down, it's best that you let your feelings out and not let them fester inside you. If you need someone to talk to, you can PM me.