Brainstem Cavernoma - A Stroke Survivor's Perspective
In April 2008, medical scientist Ciaran Dunne survived a bleed from a cluster of abnormal blood vessels in his brain called a cavernoma. Lucky to survive the bleed, and the following neurosurgery to remove his cavernoma, Ciaran set about making a recovery with characteristic persistence and determination. As part of his journey, he followed a recommendation from health professionals and documented his experience. The resulting article is a remarkable account of his treatment and progress through rehabilitation and contains useful advice and tips for others who experience this rare condition.
You can download his full article here or read online (via issuu.com) here (requires flash).