Isaac Wilton with mom Joanne. (Brain Tumour Research via SWNS) A young man was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor after having a sudden seizure while working out at the gym. , 21, was fit and healthy when he suddenly collapsed in April 2024 and was rushed to the hospital.
An MRI and CT scan revealed a tumor and he underwent surgery in May to remove the mass. He was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma (GMB) - an aggressive cancer - and underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Isaac is still on chemotherapy and is taking part in a 13-mile trek to raise funds for immunotherapy treatment - which is not available on the NHS.
Isaac, from Coalville, Leicestershire, said: “The seizure at the gym came completely out of the blue. "I felt totally normal, then suddenly, I’m lying in a hospital bed about to have MRI and CT scans. "Next thing I know, I’m being told I have an aggressive brain tumor, which I never thought would happen to me at just 21 years old.
” Isaac Wilton with his girlfriend Caitlin. (Brain Tumour Research via SWNS) GBM has an average survival of just 12-18 months but Isaac is not letting it stop him. Isaac and his family have already raised £162,000 for immunotherapy treatment which will use Isaac's own tumour to create a vaccine designed to train his immune system to fight back against the regrowing cancer.
He is taking on a 13-mile trek this Sunday from Leicester City’s King Power Stadium to Coalville Clock Tower to continue to raise funds for his o.
