Mom's Confusion Dismissed as Menopause and Anxiety. Then She's Diagnosed with Incurable Brain Cancer

Key Points:

• Michelle Dilger, a 60-year-old mother from Oxford, was initially misdiagnosed with menopause and anxiety despite showing clear signs of brain cancer, including confusion and speech difficulties, before being diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2018.
• Glioblastoma is an aggressive, incurable brain cancer with a median survival rate of about 14 months; Michelle underwent 13 brain surgeries and intensive treatments but continued to fight the disease.
• Michelle’s son, Jack Dilger, was inspired by her journey to launch Cramp Killa, a sports performance brand that donates a portion of its proceeds to Brain Tumour Research to support scientific efforts for a cure.
• Brain Tumour Research praised Jack’s efforts and highlighted the importance of increased research funding to develop smarter, kinder treatments for glioblastoma and other brain tumors.
• Despite the challenges, Michelle and her family remain hopeful and committed to raising awareness and supporting research to improve outcomes for brain cancer patients.