Stories

From Meningioma to Healthy-Eating Mentor In 2009, without fear or hesitation, I willingly went under anesthesia to have my skull sawed open to have the meningioma brain tumor and bleeding AVM removed, which were causing me to suffer in excruciating pain for days. Brain surgery was my only option. All of this hit when my world was already like a […] February 7, 2025

Out of Nowhere My husband of 29 years passed away 26 months after diagnosis of a glioblastoma. He was a mostly healthy 49-year-old man and had served 20 years in the Army. We were doing what we loved, going on a drive and talking about life when he began to drift off the road. There were a lot […] February 7, 2025

Stacy Howard: From Tumor to Tiara Nearly three years ago, in April 2022, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I had major brain surgery and follow-up radiation treatment every day for 45 days. To say this was a scary time is an understatement, but I got through it because of my incredible family and friends who took care of me. […] February 7, 2025

Lucky Number Seven: An Acoustic Neuroma Journey I was diagnosed with a 3cm acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) brain tumor when I was 27. My brain tumor was discovered due to hearing loss. I realized that I could no longer hear on the phone on my left side. I was worried I was being a hypochondriac when I thought I couldn’t hear. I […] February 7, 2025

My Grandson Liam My grandson, Liam, was a sweet, loving, funny, and caring little boy. He was always happy and positive, with a smile that radiated sunshine. He was especially happy about becoming a big brother to his little brother, Lucas. Liam had been having difficulty swallowing, and we noticed that there was something wrong with his gait. […] February 7, 2025