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May 2025 Ambassador Spotlight – Lisa Joerling

Written by Lisa Joerling My brain tumor journey began 11 years ago when I was diagnosed with a ganglioglioma brain tumor at just 19 years old. I was a sophomore at K-State and was home …

April 2025 Ambassador Spotlight – Robert Marx

Written by Robert Marx Spending 26 months caring for someone with a terminal illness gives you a brutally clear perspective on what truly matters. I lost my wife, Elli, to glioblastoma—only to realize afterward that …

Empowering Families: How the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Supports Patients and Caregivers

A brain tumor diagnosis in a child is life-altering, bringing challenges that no family expects to face. From navigating treatment options to addressing emotional and financial burdens, families need comprehensive support. That’s where the Children’s …

March 2025 Ambassador Spotlight – Liz Piña

Written by Liz Piña Liz Piña’s husband Julio was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma in 2018 when they were both 34 years old. Julio had just begun a new career after serving eight years and one …

February 2025 Ambassador Spotlight – Melissa Lambert

Written by Melissa Lambert It was April 26th 2021, and I was on my way to a physical therapy appointment.  I had been struggling the last few months because I had migraines, bouts of vomiting, …

Mini Episode of the Rare Enough Podcast: Maggie Haynes, Director of Events

We are thrilled to announce the release of episode 13 of the Rare Enough Podcast, where we have the privilege of hosting Colin Gerner, the CEO and co-founder of StacheStrong. This episode is set to …

Episode 20 of the Rare Enough Podcast: Doug Burton, MD

We are thrilled to announce the release of episode 13 of the Rare Enough Podcast, where we have the privilege of hosting Colin Gerner, the CEO and co-founder of StacheStrong. This episode is set to …

Episode 19 of the Rare Enough Podcast: Matt Anthony

We are thrilled to announce the release of episode 13 of the Rare Enough Podcast, where we have the privilege of hosting Colin Gerner, the CEO and co-founder of StacheStrong. This episode is set to …

2024 SNO Conference Recap

Written by Ross Gregory, Head for the Cure Staff Member The Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) Annual Conference in Houston this November brought together a vibrant community of researchers, clinicians, innovators, and advocacy groups passionate about …

About Recurrent Glioblastoma and the ReSPECT-GBM Clinical Trial

Recurrent glioblastoma, sometimes referred to as glioblastoma multiforme or simplyGBM, stands as one of the most aggressive brain tumors known to medical science. Itis a malignancy that relentlessly invades the brain, presenting a formidable challengefor …

See stories from people who have been there before.
  • Newly Diagnosed
  • In Active Treatment
  • Having a Recurrence
  • On Watch & Wait
  • Long-Term Survivor
  • Join upcoming patient and survivor support groups via video call
  • Connect with others in a private social media group
  • Meet our Ambassadors.
See stories from people who have been there before.
  • Newly Diagnosed
  • In Active Treatment
  • Having a Recurrence
  • On Watch & Wait
  • Long-Term Survivor
  • Join upcoming patient and survivor support groups via video call
  • Connect with others in a private social media group
  • Meet our Ambassadors.
See stories from people who have been there before.
  • Newly Diagnosed
  • In Active Treatment
  • Having a Recurrence
  • On Watch & Wait
  • Long-Term Survivor
  • Join upcoming patient and survivor support groups via video call
  • Connect with others in a private social media group
  • Meet our Ambassadors.
See stories from people who have been there before.
  • Newly Diagnosed
  • In Active Treatment
  • Having a Recurrence
  • On Watch & Wait
  • Long-Term Survivor
  • Join upcoming patient and survivor support groups via video call
  • Connect with others in a private social media group
  • Meet our Ambassadors.