Living With an Optic Pathway Glioma | The Mental Health Impact of Brain Tumours

Molly talks about her Inoperable Optic Pathway Glioma, and the effect it has on her pituitary gland, optic nerve and hypothalamus. Although she only found out about her diagnosis at 16, Molly’s symptoms had shaped her life for years before that. From severe hormonal changes and debilitating headaches to vision problems, hospital appointments, and the emotional impact of being told she had a “ticking time bomb” in her brain, her story is one of resilience and fierce advocacy. Now 23, Molly speaks openly about the long-term reality of living with a brain tumour — the uncertainty between scans, the pressure of self-monitoring, the impact on mental health, and the challenge of building an adult life around a condition that affects so much more than people can see. In this conversation, Molly talks about: Living with an optic pathway glioma Diagnosis as a teenager after years of symptoms How brain tumours affect hormones, vision and daily life The mental health impact of living with uncertainty Finding support through The Brain Tumour Charity The life-changing impact of The Brain Tumour Charity Young Ambassador programme Advocacy, research, and why awareness must lead to action Using her voice through public speaking and on the Gliobabes podcast Molly’s story is honest, emotional and incredibly powerful. It’s also a reminder that behind every diagnosis is a whole person trying to live, cope, adapt and keep going. If you liked the video hit like and subscribe for more! #BrainTumour #EarlyDiagnosis #PatientVoice #warningsigns DISCLAIMER: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for advice from your own medical team. Aunty M Brain Tumours shares personal experiences and supportive information, not individual medical guidance. Aunty M Brain Tumours Website - http://auntymbraintumours.com/ Facebook -   / braintumoraunty   X -   / braintumoraunty   Instagram -   / braintumoraunty   Hi, I’m Claire Bullimore, the founder of Aunty M Brain Tumours. I use my platform to speak openly about life with a brain tumour, sharing the realities many people face but few talk about. My story is one of resilience, humour, honesty, and finding strength in the most unexpected places. I’m also the author of A Brain Tumour’s Travel Tale: Cards on the Table, I Pooed Myself, a heartfelt and funny account of my illness, treatment, and the unpredictable journey that followed. It’s real, raw, emotional, and full of the kind of humour that gets us through hard days. - Available on Amazon - https://amzn.eu/d/0gd2vSaa