You're Not Alone: William's Story
Weathering the Storm William | Grade 4 Glioblastoma – Right Frontal Lobe | Diagnosed at Age 33 A little introduction first. I’m a thirty-six year-old married father of two beautiful little …
November 9, 2016
Weathering the Storm William | Grade 4 Glioblastoma – Right Frontal Lobe | Diagnosed at Age 33 A little introduction first. I’m a thirty-six year-old married father of two beautiful little …
November 9, 2016
Understanding My Medical Team Members of your medical team may include; Neuro-oncolgist: a doctor who treats brain or spine cancer Neurologist: a doctor who deals with disorders of the nervous system Neurosurgeon: a doctor who …
November 9, 2016
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon These questions will help you decide if surgery is the best treatment option for you, prepare you for surgery, and ensure you are receiving the best possible care.Questions to Ask: …
November 9, 2016
Below are some helpful questions to consider asking your treating doctor to help you decide if they are the right doctor for you. Questions to Ask: Make sure you are getting the best care possible …
November 9, 2016
Brain tumors cause a range of symptoms from feeling uncomfortable to life-altering. Symptoms depend on the tumor location, size and growth rate. They can be related to the location of the tumor on the brain …
November 9, 2016
Following the biopsy lab analysis, your doctor will share the results with you, which will include the type and grade of the tumor. Primary brain tumors are named based on the type of cells they …
November 9, 2016
If imaging tests show there may be a brain tumor, a biopsy is usually done to confirm the diagnosis and determine what type of tumor it is. A biopsy is a piece of tumor tissue …
November 9, 2016
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is typically the preferred test for people who may have a brain tumor. It shows a better picture of the brain than a CT scan, although a CT scan …
November 9, 2016
When a brain tumor is suspected or confirmed, your doctor will have you undergo one or more tests to diagnose or monitor it. Tests may also help determine effective treatments. The most effective test to …
November 9, 2016
Primary brain tumors are named according to the type of cells or by the part of the brain where it originates. There are more than 120 different types of brain tumors, making it difficult to …
November 9, 2016