A routine hospital admission for chronic abdominal pain resulted in a life-altering diagnosis for a 37-year-old father of two. Lewis Goodfield, who had struggled with gastric issues for years, discovered he was living with an egg-sized brain tumor only after collapsing during a hospital stay in March 2025.
Medical staff initially suspected Goodfield had suffered a seizure when he collapsed in pain. However, a subsequent CT scan revealed a significant mass on his brain. One month later, specialists confirmed the diagnosis: a Grade 2 glioma.
The diagnosis came as a profound shock to Goodfield and his family, particularly as the tumor appeared entirely unrelated to his original stomach complaints. Grade 2 gliomas are slow-growing tumors that often progress to higher grades over time. In Goodfield’s case, physicians credited the incidental discovery with preventing the mass from becoming cancerous.
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In July 2025, Goodfield underwent a high-stakes awake craniotomy. The procedure required him to remain conscious while surgeons removed a section of his skull to access the mass.
“I could hear all the drilling and conversations,” Goodfield recalled. Following the successful removal, his neurosurgeon presented him with the mass, which Goodfield described as being roughly the size of an egg.
Despite the successful surgery, the path forward remains complex. Goodfield currently faces significant neurological challenges, including:
- Memory impairment
- Sensory sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises
- Inability to drive or work
Compounding these challenges, Goodfield’s original medical mystery persists. Despite undergoing ten CT scans, multiple MRIs, a colonoscopy, and two endoscopies, doctors have yet to identify the source of his debilitating stomach pain.
Throughout the ordeal, Goodfield has highlighted the “incredible” support of his wife, Keeley, and their two children. To give back, he launched a fundraiser for The Brain Tumour Charity.
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To date, Goodfield has raised approximately $5,000 through the “Twilight Walk Own Walk” initiative. Although he had to postpone his own physical participation due to his health, the community response has exceeded expectations. What began as a small group of 15 supporters has grown into a cohort of over 60 participants.
“I need to be fit enough to do [the walk], but talking about this has been fantastic,” Goodfield said.
While the source of his abdominal pain remains unknown, Goodfield continues to advocate for early detection and brain tumor research, turning a medical anomaly into a mission for public awareness.
