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
The standard of care for brain tumor patients tends to involve a narrow range of options; surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. And there are only four drugs and one device approved by the FDA to treat …
September 3, 2019
Through It All – Hope Remains Brandon | Grade 3 Oligoastrocytoma | Diagnosed at Age 29 For years I would have migraines but did not think much about it. The migraines had increased in severity …
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
Building Your Team It is important to have confidence in the doctor and health care team performing your surgery and providing your treatment and follow-up care. Understanding My Medical Team Learn about the doctors, nurses …
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
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
