Overview
- Burrell, 38, was diagnosed with grade four glioblastoma in 2022 and was told she had three months to live without surgery.
- She underwent surgery followed by radiotherapy and ongoing temozolomide, with September scans showing no active cancer cells.
- In her latest update, she said chemotherapy has “flattened” her, citing severe fatigue, regular headaches and a visual seizure-like episode that led to a hospital check.
- After a grueling tenth cycle, she said she planned to attempt an eleventh round despite feeling miserable about continuing treatment.
- A patron of Brain Tumour Research since 2023, she continues to campaign on diagnosis delays and patient support while sharing her experience publicly.