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Introducing Caregiver Support Conversations: Meet Co-Facilitators Liz Piña and Kelly Theberge This National Family Caregivers Month, the National Brain Tumor Society launched a new monthly support group called Caregiver Support Conversations, where care partners can talk about the feelings and emotions accompanying any aspect of the brain tumor experience in a welcoming space. Volunteer co-facilitators Liz Piña and Kelly Theberge host this support group for caregivers […] November 6, 2024

Jessica Runs to Raise Awareness After Husband’s Glioblastoma Diagnosis Jessica D. recalls feeding the giraffes at a local zoo with her toddler Ellie and husband Stan, who was not acting like himself and seemed noticeably cranky. The following day, she ran a 5K and returned to her car to find 75 missed calls and text messages because Stan had a suspected seizure at the […] July 12, 2024

Guest Blog: Finding Solace in Art and Running After My Sister’s Death I’ve been an artist since I was a little kid. In 2011, I moved from San Francisco to New York to pursue a Master’s in Art Politics at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. I’ve been here ever since, working in the arts and doing my own socially engaged projects. I’ve […] November 17, 2023

5 Essential Apps for Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumors Caring for a loved one with a brain tumor is a profound and often challenging experience. As a caregiver, you not only provide physical support but also offer the essential emotional comfort that your loved one needs. Care coordination, in particular, can be a daunting aspect of this responsibility, with medication management, appointment scheduling, and […] November 8, 2023

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