Paul Celebrates 11 Years April 28, 2012

by Janet

April 28, 2012, Paul, Janet, Stephen (11), and Alex (7) celebrate Paul's 11 years as a survivor of brain cancer.

Life After Surgery

by Hrishikesh

My brother was diagnosed of brain tumour in the year 2000 and was operated immediately.

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.

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

by Catherine

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

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

Who knew?

by Liza

I am trying to give more time to my kids and family. I am trying to live my life without thinking about cancer. Sometimes I can go a whole day without thinking about it and I am determined to be one of the oddballs that beats the statistics.

How Could This Happen to ME? My Two Ogliodendrogliomas

by Aimee

All I could think of was the 8 years we lived with my mom deteriorating in the late 80's, early 90's from her brain tumor. I did not want to live like that.

Opening My Hood

by Tom

A week before Christmas 2010, I had a full on seizure leading to my diagnosis of a brain tumor. Nothing in my life before that night ever gave me an indication of this. A month later in Seattle, I underwent a debulking surgery that removed roughly forty percent of my tumor.

Faces of Change

by Daniel

Eleven years a survivor, once introduced to the notion of having a brain tumor, life would give me the chance to wear many faces.

Unconditional Love

by Charlie

'I'm sorry?.' I thought the doctor was apologizing for the long wait we?d had in the emergency room. After pausing a couple of seconds she came right out and said, 'You have a brain mass.'

The Benefits of Having a Brain Tumor

by Kurtis

Many people will look at this title and wonder if maybe I received a bit too much chemotherapy or radiation. I might have, but I'm alive today.