Woman, 37, with Terminal Brain Cancer Celebrates Wrinkles as ‘Signs of How Much You’ve Lived and Loved’

A woman living with terminal cancer believes aging should be embraced — seeing wrinkles and sagging skin as “signs of how much you’ve lived and loved.”

Abi Feltham, 37, shares heartfelt and often humorous reflections about her journey with terminal brain cancer and sobriety on her social media. In a recent video posted on Aug. 2, she offered a moving perspective on why she celebrates growing older.

“There’s pretty much a 0% chance I will make it to old age. I know it sucks to be me,” she said in a voiceover, as clips played of her traveling, spending time with friends, and wiping away tears.

“You’ve probably heard that aging is a privilege — and whoever told you that is absolutely right. But let me tell you how it is from someone who knows their life is going to be cut short — someone who, every time they notice a new mole on their chest, is reminded that they’ll have to say goodbye to their friends and family long before they’re ready,” she explained.

Originally from London, Abi began experiencing headaches and vision problems before being diagnosed with a brain tumor in April 2024. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation followed, but just a month later, she learned she had a stage 3 oligodendroglioma — a rare cancer that begins in the central nervous system.

Continuing her message about embracing aging, Abi — an ambassador for Brain Tumor Research — urged people to stop wishing themselves younger. “Don’t chastise yourself for showing signs of how much you’ve lived and loved and smiled over the years,” she said.

“Your wrinkles, your skin that sags, are souvenirs of some of the best times of your life, and the worst times you thought you’d never survive. But, hey, you did,” she continued.

She added, “Aging isn’t a disaster. It’s not something to fight. It’s something your body is meant to do and knows how to do — like breathing, healing a cut, giving birth, or, in fact, dying. It means you’re still here with a life to live and enjoy, so use it.”