Your Path to Hope Resources

Kansas City beneficiary partners, the University of Kansas Cancer Center and Children’s Mercy, collaborated in efforts to treat a pediatric brain tumor patient.

For episode 08 of the Rare Enough podcast we share a conversation with Shane Brown, where we explore the groundbreaking innovations of GT Medical Technologies and more specifically, the GammaTile.What is the Gamma Tile?  GammaTile, created by GT Medical Technologies, is redefining brain tumor treatment. By delivering targeted radiation directly to the tumor bed during surgery, GammaTile minimizes exposure to healthy tissue, offering enhanced outcomes and reduced side effects for patients facing the complexities of brain tumors.

A brain tumor diagnosis can be overwhelming, but fortunately, various proven FDA-cleared and FDA-approved treatment options are available.

When hearing the words, ‘You have a brain tumor’, your mind begins to wander in multiple places; How long do I have? What does this mean? Is it even true? Are you sure? Could it be anything else?

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.

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 …

“My surgeon recommended that I get a second opinion before surgery” – Lisa, ganglioglioma survivor

American Association for Cancer Research The American Association for Cancer Research is the world’s oldest and largest professional association related to cancer research.Learn More Nature A weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research.Learn More …

The next post in Jenguin’s Journey covers how Jenny has had to adjust her diet during treatment.

Brain tumors may strike anyone – including women who want to have families. This can complicate their plans—but there are options.