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Josh Smith’s 95% Glioblastoma Removal Leaves 12-Month Outlook

7/29/2026

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Josh Smith, 34, had 95% of glioblastoma removed after his wife forced an A&E visit on 13 February 2026.
He noted mini-seizures, saw a GP on 9 February and a CT on 13 February giving a 12-to-18-month outlook.
Brain Tumour Research reports ~3,200 UK glioblastoma cases yearly, with one-third surviving >12 months and 4 % five-year, and notes Welsh Cancer Plan Feb 2027 will target research, Kelly says treatments remain unavailable in the UK.

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Josh Smith, 34, had 95% of glioblastoma removed after his wife forced an A&E visit on 13 February 2026.
He noted mini-seizures, saw a GP on 9 February and a CT on 13 February giving a 12-to-18-month outlook.
Brain Tumour Research reports ~3,200 UK glioblastoma cases yearly, with one-third surviving >12 months and 4 % five-year, and notes Welsh Cancer Plan Feb 2027 will target research, Kelly says treatments remain unavailable in the UK.