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My Dad’s Courageous Battle

Published on July 16, 2025 in Share Your Story

Guest Author: Christy C. in Connecticut

Back in October 2019, my dad had a seizure while golfing and was later diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain cancers. The news was devastating, as glioblastoma carries a grim prognosis and limited treatment options.

A bride with long brain hair in a wedding dress walks down the stairs as her father, clad in a dark suit, greets her at the bottom of the stairs.

Since then, he’s undergone brain surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, and has continued to fight with incredible strength, surpassing the average 8-month survival rate by years. This October will mark SIX incredible years since his diagnosis — a true testament to his resilience.

One of the most cherished moments of my life was last May, when my dad walked me down the aisle at my wedding, something I had only dreamed of. His determination and hope made that moment possible, and I am truly prouder than ever to be his daughter.

Glioblastoma has deeply affected our lives in ways we never expected, but our mission now is to raise awareness and support others navigating this diagnosis.

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Each year on the third Wednesday in July, we gather to amplify the voices, experiences, and urgent needs of everyone living with glioblastoma, one of the most complex, treatment-resistant, and deadliest types of cancer.

Thanks to recent progress — the first new brain tumor drug approvals in decades — and more promising breakthroughs nearing the horizon, there is more hope than ever before for better treatments and a cure. For these hopes to be realized, breakthroughs can’t wait: we must keep the momentum going, and we need your help to do so. For everyone with a glioblastoma diagnosis, it’s time for a better chance.

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