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Patients and Care Partners Share 17 Tips From Their Brain Surgery Experience You just heard, “There is a mass in your brain. We need to schedule surgery.” The thought of having brain surgery can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. In this blog post, find tips from patients and care partners on what might help make the brain surgery process easier […] August 29, 2023

From College Challenges to Clinical Trials: A Story of Resilience Little did Julia V. know that her troubling symptoms as an undergraduate were a precursor to a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis in college and a profound understanding of the patient experience as a health care professional years later. During her junior year at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, majoring in microbiology and anthropology, Julia […] August 25, 2023

Why Everyone Needs a Will Everyone needs a will, yet only about half of Americans have one. Understandably, there might be many reasons we put off creating this important document — it may seem too complicated or upsetting to think about. So in honor of National Make-A-Will Month, here are some compelling reasons to create (or update) your will now: […] August 18, 2023

What to Expect Before and After Brain Surgery For a patient with a brain tumor, undergoing surgery is often a significant step in the treatment process. The specific experience can vary depending on the type, size, and location of the tumor as well as the overall health of the patient.  Questions to Ask Before Surgery National Brain Tumor Society created a list of […] August 15, 2023

Advance Care Planning 101: Important Documents In the first two parts of the National Brain Tumor Society’s series on advance care planning, you learned about finalizing your advance directive and determining your health care proxy. When prioritizing advance care planning, it’s essential to gather all important documents to ensure your affairs are in order.  While this can be overwhelming upon diagnosis, […] July 31, 2023