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Diffuse Astrocytoma: A Young Adult’s Experience Little did Melanie F. know how much her life would change when a semi-truck t-boned her car after she left her office to grab lunch in August 2019. When the dust settled, her black car faced the opposite direction on a different road from where she had been driving. Melanie managed to get out of […] October 23, 2023

Patient and Caregiver Navigation: Empowering the Brain Tumor Community National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) empowers patients with brain tumors and care partners with quality, unbiased information and resources through its Personalized Support and Navigation Program. As part of the organization’s commitment to providing unparalleled support, NBTS welcomed the newest member of the Personalized Support and Navigation team earlier this year. Katherine Pahler, RN, joined […] October 18, 2023

Pediatric Ependymoma Patient’s Attitude Inspires Community Two-year-old Kevin M. lies in his hospital bed watching his beloved Puppy Dog Pals show, oblivious to the monitors beeping around him as a pediatric patient with ependymoma. His parents, Danielle and Duane, are nearby, trying to keep the toddler entertained between the pokes and prods that come with being in the hospital. Kevin’s nurse […] September 28, 2023

National Brain Tumor Society to Launch Campaigns Elevating the Necessity of Clinical Trials and Biomarker Testing Access, Guiding Patients to More Informed Treatment Options Joint initiatives aim to help patients and families navigate the era of precision medicine in cancer care National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS), a leader in brain tumor patient advocacy, research, information, and support, today announced the launch of two interrelated public health campaigns focused on patient awareness and access to advanced biomarker testing and clinical […] September 12, 2023

“Deadlift Diva” Honors Daughter’s Memory by Hosting a Community Fundraiser When Jesse C. and his older sister LaTosha C. decided to host a charity powerlifting meet in memory of her daughter, who passed away nearly 20 years prior from a brain tumor, Jesse knew he wanted to hit his 700-lb. deadlift goal at that meet. On the day of the meet, the energy in the […] September 8, 2023