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Liam Burke

In late 2008 Liam Burke began suffering from severe migraines and, after six weeks of persistent pain, visited his doctor who sent him for an MRI on February 9th 2009. Hours later, the Limerick man was transported by ambulance to Cork University…

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Julie Power

I was first diagnosed with a brain tumour, called an Astrocytoma, in 1986. I was 12 years of age. I had a recurrence in 1988. These tumours were removed by operations and had a shunt inserted, which went from my head to my stomach. The shunt…

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Suzanne Ryan

Towards the end of secondary school I started experiencing severe headaches. I put it down to the stress of the Leaving Cert. My GP diagnosed migraine and/or possible sinus problems and prescribed me strong medication. I also complained of unsteady…

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