IDH-Mutant Astrocytoma Story | Living Fully with a Grade 2 Astrocytoma | Brain Cancer

Jaime was diagnosed with an IDH-mutant astrocytoma after scans revealed a brain mass that had apparently been visible for years. She only found out by accident. After surviving a traumatic brain injury as a young adult and relearning how to walk and talk, Jaime later began experiencing worsening tremors after the birth of her third child. More tests led to the discovery that there had been a small mass on her brain all along. In this moving interview, Jaime shares: • Her unexpected route to diagnosis • The emotional shock of finding out years later • Watch and wait and getting second opinions • Choosing laser ablation surgery • Learning her tumour was a grade 2 astrocytoma • Starting Vorasidenib • Seeing tumour shrinkage on scans • Parenting, working full time, and living fully with uncertainty • Why self-advocacy matters Jaime’s story is full of honesty, perspective and hope — and a reminder to make room for joy even in difficult circumstances. 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