Woman shares message of hope during local brain tumour walk

CALGARY (660 NEWS) — A participant in this years 25th annual Calgary Brain Tumour Walk is a miracle according to doctors.

Marylou “Puddie” Curtis was diagnosed nearly 28 years ago with glioblastoma. At the time she was 41 years old with two kids and a husband, a dog and a cat.

“When I was in the hospital after I was diagnosed with this tumour, I thought, okay, let’s live to the moment,” but she adds, “On the other hand I had a little book where I made all my funeral plans.”

Participants take part in the annual Calgary Brain Tumour Walk on June 1, 2019. Source: Katie Reid.

Looking back, Curtis says she can now see the signs a tumour was forming in her brain.

“I could see signs of headaches, just zinger headaches. At work, I would be holding a file and I would just have to put it down,” she said.

She calls her tumour George because at the time she worked with loggers and contractors, “Most of my problems were caused by men,” she explained, adding George may no longer be a threat, but he’s still with her.

“Now George disappeared and he is now necrotic tissue in my brain,” she said.

Participants gather for the annual Calgary Brain Tumour Walk on June 1, 2019. Source: Katie Reid.

Curtis is still going strong at the age of 69. Saturday morning she took part in the walk and is sharing a special message.

“The diagnosis is devastating at the time, but there is hope! There is hope in every word you hear. Look for it because it is there,” she said. “Don’t ever give up. So do the best you can.”

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