Sean 6,337 Posted January 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, msc said: Correct me if I'm wrong, @Sean, but isn't that the first time she's actually confirmed to the Beeb or Guardian or Telegraph or anyone that she does actually have a high grade glioblastoma? It was others saying it and her appearance before then. On her chances: "How do I know how long it's going to last? I hope it'll be a long time." It is but the head of a brain tumour charity described it as "high grade".If that had been a mistake it would have been clarified or denied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,480 Posted January 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, Sean said: It is but the head of a brain tumour charity described it as "high grade".If that had been a mistake it would have been clarified or denied. Aye hence her Deathlist spot and Drop 40. Feels different when the individual confirms it, though. Mind you, first Sydney Pollack confirmed reports was by dying iirc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted January 24, 2018 Just listened to the interview in full.Key points.She was diagnosed because she had a seizure and lost consciousness for several days.She has no treatment options left on the NHS but is looking into immunotherapy in Germany.She struggled with getting her words out at times and had unusually high blink rate as well as looking visibly gaunt pale and frail.I would guess it is weeks rather than months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,727 Posted January 24, 2018 Bless her for the time she has left. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,404 Posted January 24, 2018 Yeah, it's looking pretty grim for her. Early March, I reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted January 25, 2018 Tessa live on BBC News right now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,066 Posted January 25, 2018 Tessa on BBC News Channel, giving her HofL speech. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted January 25, 2018 Speaking in the Lords about cancer.Clearly struggling with speech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,066 Posted January 25, 2018 Not often I'm ninja'd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted January 25, 2018 Watching her stutter repeatedly is difficult. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,480 Posted January 25, 2018 Got the feel of Paul Daisley's last speech to the Commons there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,089 Posted January 25, 2018 MIchael Palin's character in a Fish Called Wanda springs to mind. But just not funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted January 25, 2018 I reckon that will be the last time we see her in public. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,992 Posted January 25, 2018 The average lifespan for her illness would take her to August. But like McCain, I can't see her getting anywhere near that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted January 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Sean said: I reckon that will be the last time we see her in public. Last time we see her in parliament, it certainly had that last speech feel to it. But i'm sure one of the red tops will get a sad last days pic of he in wheel chair being ferried into hospital or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted January 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, the_engineer said: Last time we see her in parliament, it certainly had that last speech feel to it. But i'm sure one of the red tops will get a sad last days pic of he in wheel chair being ferried into hospital or something. That is more a celeb phenomenon not that of public figures.I kind of think the tabloids would avoid it.After all she isn't a former Pm.We shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted January 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Death Impends said: The average lifespan for her illness would take her to August. But like McCain, I can't see her getting anywhere near that. I dunno August sounds about right.Remember Gbm patients normally have several months of being housebound/ bedridden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted January 25, 2018 McCain however hasn't been seen in public for several weeks so I reckon he will go before Tessa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted January 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Sean said: McCain however hasn't been seen in public for several weeks so I reckon he will go before Tessa. McCain apparently is doing okay all things considered. Although he wasn't present to vote on the budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted February 22, 2018 This doesn't look too good but Theresa May might be draining the life force from her. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 22, 2018 On 1/25/2018 at 14:20, Sean said: McCain however hasn't been seen in public for several weeks so I reckon he will go before Tessa. His daughter very recently said otherwise, and yes we know how biased some family gets when a state of denial takes over, but she didn't have an air about her of pulling wool over the media eyes; rather I felt she was just saying wassup with her pops. He lands in a hospital bed in a month or so, I will re-examine my radar on these matters. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,800 Posted February 24, 2018 I think she has the same as my sister had. Following surgery to remove a large tumour, she was clear for three years, tumour then returned with no further treatment options. She was fairly coherent and mobile in the March, by June her mobility was mostly gone and her cognition was in sharp decline and she was dead in October. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted March 31, 2018 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5563795/EDEN-CONFIDENTIAL-Dame-Tessa-Jowell-celebrates-daughters-marriage.html Tessa Jowell attends her daughters wedding which was brought forward so that Tessa was able to attend . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
