Play Hurt: Family Mantra Inspires Fundraiser After Glioblastoma Diagnosis As a former football player who spent six seasons in the NFL, Brad White knew firsthand the importance of a strong work ethic and playing through pain. His grit and tenacity extended well beyond the playing field into his post-football career. When Brad was diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM) in July 2021, he tackled his diagnosis […] July 17, 2023
Guest Blog: Shifting My Mindset After a Glioblastoma Diagnosis My daughters were only four and one when I was diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM) in 2017. Mostly, they’ve known me with brain cancer. Since my diagnosis, I find myself intentionally celebrating the little things and focusing on making memories with my wife and girls, whether it’s bike rides in the park, camping, or cheering them […] July 13, 2023
Brain Tissue Donation Explained: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Unlocking the mysteries of the human brain and advancing medical research relies on the generosity of individuals who choose to donate their brain tissue. While many are familiar with organ donation or donating one’s body to science, the concept of brain tissue donation remains relatively unknown. “After 19 months of living with glioblastoma, recurrence, metastasis […] June 26, 2023
How to Help Patients with Brain Tumors Navigate Speech and Language Challenges Today, nearly 1 million Americans are estimated to be living with a brain tumor. Depending on their tumor’s location, some patients with brain tumors face ongoing speech and language challenges, including difficulty speaking, finding words, and slurred speech. “If your tumor is in one of the temporal or parietal areas that affect speech, you might […] May 26, 2023
Beloved Stuffed Animal Provides Comfort to Jacob and His Family Five-year-old Jacob M. clutched his beloved Mr. Puddles — a tuxedo cat stuffed animal that traveled everywhere Jacob went — as he walked back for radiation. Mr. Puddles provided comfort to the little boy during his many appointments after he was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). With Mr. Puddles beside him, Jacob never […] May 17, 2023