Staying Strong as a Caregiver: Positivity in the Face of It All
Head for the Cure RRC, Courtney Benisch, tried her best to stay positive throughout her mother’s treatment and passing, and encourages how you can do the same.
March 25, 2020
Head for the Cure RRC, Courtney Benisch, tried her best to stay positive throughout her mother’s treatment and passing, and encourages how you can do the same.
March 25, 2020
Written by Head for the Cure Ambassador and Anaplastic Astrocytoma Survivor Molly Marco When I was first diagnosed, I was so overwhelmed by everything coming at me—I didn’t know where to turn or what to …
March 17, 2020
Life with a brain tumor comes with a new definition of “normal”. After those initial life-changing words “It’s a brain tumor” or “You have cancer”, you are then faced with how to proceed.
March 6, 2020
Written by Head for the Cure Ambassador Anna Blackwell When you’re diagnosed with any life-threatening disease, your life flashes before your eyes. You’re quick to think about the worst-case scenarios. You’re quick to resort to …
February 28, 2020
Brain tumors may strike anyone – including women who want to have families. This can complicate their plans—but there are options.
February 13, 2020
Head for the Cure Ambassador and ganglioglioma survivor Lisa Joerling shares why and how she stays active as she continues to manage her symptoms and side effects from treatment.
January 24, 2020
Written by: Courtney Benisch – Regional Relationship Coordinator for Head for the Cure. Being a caregiver is a title you will have for the rest of your life, but at a point you realize it goes both ways: caring for your loved one and yourself.
January 15, 2020
Learn side effects for common brain cancer drugs, like Temodar, Avastin, Lomustine, and others.
December 19, 2019
Written by Lisa Joerling – Head for the Cure Ambassador and Ganglioglioma Survivor Managing the symptoms of my brain tumor is part of my everyday life. Since my tumor has come back, in the last …
December 5, 2019
What is Occupational Therapy? After treatment for a brain tumor, patients may experience difficulty doing the day-to-day things they are used to such as work around the house, hobbies, or tasks related to their career …
September 6, 2019