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I feared I wasn’t strong enough.

Written by Elysa Merlin As I write this, it marks the week, three years ago, that so drastically changed my life. I was 32 years old

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Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day

Today, July 21st, marks the 3rd Annual Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day. Brains for the Cure invites you to join us, Head for the Cure, and

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Ependymoma Awareness Day – FAQ

Today, May 10th, marks Ependymoma Awareness Day! May 10th was chosen to bring more awareness to this rare brain tumor type because of the 10

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You Are Not Alone

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Who Can I Talk To?

Join upcoming patient and survivor support groups via video call.

Connect with others in a private social media group.

Meet our Ambassadors.

Where Do I Get Started?

Medical basics: Understand your diagnosis.

Build your medical team.

Living with a brain tumor.

How Can I Advocate For Myself?

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Download our printable resource guide.

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Treatments and Trials: What To Know?

Find a doctor or a second opinion.

Find and join a clinical trial.

Questions to ask about treatments.

Where Can I Find Help and Resources?

Find local resources or groups.

Connect with other patients/survivors.

Connect with a top brain tumor center.

Making Difficult Decisions

Planning for the future.

Hospice care.

Having difficult conversations.

Determining your legacy.

Caring For Yourself

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Palliative care.

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Stories From Patients

Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day

Ependymoma Awareness Day – FAQ

You Are Not Alone

See stories from people who have been there before.

Who Can I Talk To?

Join upcoming patient and survivor support groups via video call.

Connect with others in a private social media group.

Meet our Ambassadors.

Where Do I Get Started?

Medical basics: Understand your diagnosis.

Build your medical team.

Living with a brain tumor.

How Can I Advocate For Myself?

Questions to ask doctors and surgeons.

Find a doctor or a second opinion.

Download our printable resource guide.

Discussing a patient's rights.

Treatments and Trials: What To Know?

Find a doctor or a second opinion.

Find and join a clinical trial.

Questions to ask about treatments.

Where Can I Find Help and Resources?

Find local resources or groups.

Connect with other patients/survivors.

Connect with a top brain tumor center.

Making Difficult Decisions

Planning for the future.

Hospice care.

Having difficult conversations.

Determining your legacy.

Caring For Yourself

Physical health & wellness.

Mental & emotional support.

Palliative care.

With Generous Support From

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