Strong in Faith, Love, and Miracles (Audio Version)

by Catherine

Of Catherine’s four adult children, three were diagnosed with brain tumors.

Navigating the Federal Government Benefits System

by Dan

I worked in human resources for 12 years, so even before I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, I was well informed about public and private benefit plans. When it was time for me to apply to Social Security Disability Insurance, it was no surprise I saw the “red tape” and how long it takes to receive benefits.

Using My Experience to Help Others

by Corey

Corey is a young adult ependymoma survivor.

Missing my mom

by Kali

It has been a little over 13 months and I think I miss my mom more and more each day.

Today is my birthday

by Sandra

If in the spring of 2005 I had not gone to an ENT for what I thought was post-nasal drip irritation in the back of my throat, I would not be having a birthday today.

Who knew?

by Mike

I'm not a fool, I know this thing will most likely come back but I am ready for round two, whatever that might be

Two weeks holiday from the UK turned into 4 weeks

by Tracy

My partner Dean and I went to Seattle to visit family for two weeks. The second day we were there, Dean had a seizure and at the hospital they found a tumor.

19 and I have cancer

by Danielle

On April 21, 2004, I was diagnosed with a maligmant brain tumor called an Anaplastic Astrocytoma Grade 3. I was only 19 and had my whole life ahead of me. It came to a quick stop when I found out.

Mike's Fight for his Life

by Lexi

After five brain surgeries, two seizures, over thirty nights together in the hospital, and at 21 years old, Mike still wakes up and ends the day with a smile on his face!

My Father: Phillip C. Hahn

by Lori

My father, Phil Hahn, was diagnosed with a GBM primary brain tumor on October 24, 2010 at the otherwise healthy age of 64. He lost his heroic battle on March 16, 2011, and we miss him terribly.

A Silver Lining

by Joe

My name is Joe. I am 37 years old with 3 kids. On May 9th, 2011, my life went into chaos.

My New Life

by Cindy

On June 10, 2011, I found out that I had 3 brain tumors.

Thinking Positive

by Zazel-Chavah

Once rendered immobile after her surgery to remove a brain tumor, Zazel-Chavah O'Garra shares how dance and a positive outlook helped her reclaim her body.

Hope for Pam

by Allyssa

As I sit here, a very dear friend of the family is fighting for her life.

Strong Man!

by Virginia

Four years after this all started, and he is still fighting. The tumor has been stable. The doctors call him a miracle.

Lost my best friend

by Joanne

My husband of 35 years passed away July 15, 2011. I lost my best friend and the love of my life. He was only 61 years old.

My Wonderful Husband

by Kari

In September of 2010, we learned that my husband of sixteen years had the "meanest tumor" according to the doctor.

Never Give Up

by Tina

It was 1993, close to Thanksgiving, when my little brother Darren was told he had a meningioma brain tumor.

Denial

by Anonymous

I'm 14 years old. I found out about three months ago that I had a brain tumor on the left side of the cerebellum.

My Seizure at Dollar Tree

by Rachel

I learned I had to take matters into my own hands and get all the information I could about tumors.