Causes of Brain Tumors
“Why did this happen to me” is the kind of thing anybody might ask themself when faced with something as unwelcome as a brain tumor. You might recall choices and circumstances in your life, looking …
May 13, 2021
“Why did this happen to me” is the kind of thing anybody might ask themself when faced with something as unwelcome as a brain tumor. You might recall choices and circumstances in your life, looking …
May 13, 2021
Written by Brains for the Cure Ambassador and Survivor, Anna I grew up with a relatively normal childhood. I would play basketball, go home and do homework, and eagerly wake up early for morning cartoons. …
April 22, 2021
And How Does It Impact Brain Tumor Treatment? Anyone who tries to keep up with the latest science on emerging brain tumor treatments will quickly encounter the term blood-brain barrier. Usually it will come up …
April 22, 2021
Information on treatment options and guidance on making decisions. Your medical team will work with you to create a treatment plan that’s right for you. Brain tumor treatment depends on many factors including: the results …
April 8, 2021
Written by Lisa Joerling – Brains for the Cure Ambassador and Ganglioglioma Survivor Whether you have been just diagnosed, are currently going through treatment, living through watch and wait, or years past treatment, the relationship …
March 19, 2021
GammaTile is a radiation treatment that has been recently FDA-cleared and is specifically designed for use inside the brain to give patients immediate and targeted radiation after the tumor is removed during surgery.
February 3, 2021
The website ClinicalTrials.gov is one that that patients and families fighting brain tumors should be familiar with. Knowing how to use the site yourself or with the help of staff from the cancer center where …
January 28, 2021
As a patient goes through treatment, they should surround themselves with family, friends, and medical professionals they can trust. It is a team approach. If you think I’m going to see my doctor and we’re …
January 7, 2021
Written by Lisa Lenrow There is no “What to Expect” bestseller that prepares you for the challenges of caring for a loved one who is ill. I did my very best looking after my husband, …
December 18, 2020
When someone is diagnosed with a brain tumor the amount of information provided can feel overwhelming and they may not know where to begin. Brain tumor advocacy organizations fight for the rights due to a …
December 10, 2020