Mother honors son by supporting brain tumor research

A mother has shared the painful experience of losing her son, George, to a brain tumor. George, who was 13, began to have severe headaches in April 2021. Despite his parents' concerns, doctors initially misdiagnosed him with migraines. As George's condition worsened, Louise Fox insisted on further tests. An MRI finally revealed he had a large tumor in his brain. Doctors diagnosed him with a rare and aggressive type of brain cancer. They initially removed most of the tumor, giving the family hope. However, the tumor grew back quickly. In a heartbreaking turn, doctors told Louise that George had 12 to 15 months to live, but they advised her to not share this news with him, believing it would crush his spirit. George, displaying remarkable strength, wanted to fight and never complained about his pain. Louise and her family had a difficult journey filled with surgeries and treatments. Sadly, George passed away in April 2022, just over a year after his diagnosis. In his memory, Louise founded The Angel Mums, a support group for mothers who have lost children to brain tumors. Through this group, they have raised over £160,000 to help improve care for these patients. Brain tumors are one of the deadliest forms of cancer for both children and young adults. Symptoms can include frequent headaches, nausea, and changes in personality. Early diagnosis is critical for improving outcomes, and anyone experiencing unusual symptoms should seek medical advice.