GBMs Affect More People Than You Think

My daughter, Jess, was diagnosed with an anaplastic astrocytoma when she was 26 years old. She continued being a teacher and volleyball coach for 2.5 years until her tumor morphed into glioblastoma. She tried every drug imaginable, none of which were for brain cancer, but rather other cancers because there were no cures at this time.

Jess never let her cancer slow her down; she never complained and always wanted to live her life. I’ve met so many other people who have brain cancer, including young children. It affects so many people, and we need a cure!

I also have a meningioma in the same location where my daughter Jess’s tumor was located. I truly wish I could switch positions and I could have the Glioblastoma so that Jess would still be experiencing life. Losing a child is the worst thing that can ever happen to a parent.

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