Dr Mike Sughrue, Neurosurgeon & Neuroscientist
“I ran one of the busier brain tumour programs in America – as a practising neurosurgeon and also doing brain tumour research. Ultimately what I realised in taking care of brain tumour patients is that we have a very big gap in information. I’m sitting across talking to someone as their neurosurgeon and I’m trying […]
Marino, Father of Alegra
“There is a consensus amongst parents, that parenting is much like being on a roller coaster. You can experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Our children look up to us for protection, advice, love and friendship. We always want to be the best role models for our children. As a father […]
Alan, Father of Maddie
“One summer afternoon in November 2020 my wife and I received the worst news any parent would want to hear. We were told that our beautiful 6-year-old daughter, Maddie, had brain cancer. Maddie had been experiencing headaches, at one point so severe that we rushed her to hospital. We knew something was wrong and following […]
Dr Harry Koumoukelis, Neuro-Anaesthetist
“The Australian and NZ College of Anaesthetists states that specialist anaesthetists fulfil the roles of a medical expert, collaborator, communicator, health advocate, manager, professional and scholar… not just putting someone to sleep. The role of a paediatric anaesthetist emblazons all of these aspects. One thing that drew me to paediatric anaesthesia is that of […]
Robin, Mother of Bella
“The ferocity of the beast terrifies me. It has brought me undone. My heart aches for all parents who have had a child taken by the beast that is brain cancer. I’m also petrified for us as this beast is relentless. You think it’s gone, but then out of nowhere, it is everywhere. The terror […]
Michelle, Mother of Flynn
“Well to say the last few months have been an emotional roller coaster is an understatement. Our gorgeous Flynn was diagnosed with a brain tumour after experiencing chronic headaches. An MRI showed a brain tumour in the centre of his brain. We were sent straight to hospital and immediately saw a neurosurgeon. The news was […]
Dr Charlie Teo, Neurosurgeon
“When it comes to preparing for neurosurgery, I like to see myself as some sort of elite athlete. When you look at those athletes, one thing that really comes across is their amazing focus. This incredible drive to win. That’s what I try to do when preparing for surgery. I tell myself this patient is […]