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Mother's Eight Brain Tumours Discovered After Seizures

10/21/2025

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Laura Critchley, a 40-year-old mother from Greater Manchester, was diagnosed with eight brain tumours after experiencing speech difficulties during a work call.
A CT scan, prompted by a stroke nurse, revealed her condition after she suffered two major seizures at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
Initially thought to have terminal cancer, specialists later clarified her diagnosis, and surgery is scheduled for November 19 to remove seven tumours.
Testing has ruled out genetic disorders and specific tumour markers, but the cause of the tumours remains unknown.
Laura's family is helping their young sons understand her condition through relatable analogies.

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Laura Critchley, a 40-year-old mother from Greater Manchester, was diagnosed with eight brain tumours after experiencing speech difficulties during a work call.
A CT scan, prompted by a stroke nurse, revealed her condition after she suffered two major seizures at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
Initially thought to have terminal cancer, specialists later clarified her diagnosis, and surgery is scheduled for November 19 to remove seven tumours.
Testing has ruled out genetic disorders and specific tumour markers, but the cause of the tumours remains unknown.
Laura's family is helping their young sons understand her condition through relatable analogies.