Your Path to Hope Resources

We are thrilled to announce the release of episode 13 of the Rare Enough Podcast, where we have the privilege of hosting Colin Gerner, the CEO and co-founder of StacheStrong. This episode is set to …

Written by Ross Gregory, Head for the Cure Staff Member The Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) Annual Conference in Houston this November brought together a vibrant community of researchers, clinicians, innovators, and advocacy groups passionate about …

Recurrent glioblastoma, sometimes referred to as glioblastoma multiforme or simplyGBM, stands as one of the most aggressive brain tumors known to medical science. Itis a malignancy that relentlessly invades the brain, presenting a formidable challengefor …

Leptomeningeal Metastases (LM) is sometimes referred to as leptomeningeal cancer,leptomeningeal disease, neoplastic meningitis, or meningeal carcinomatosis. This rarebut serious condition happens when cancer cells spread to the membranes surroundingthe brain and spinal cord.  Leptomeningeal Metastases is …

Written by Naomi Olivarez I’ve had the honor of being involved with Head for the Cure for what will be ten years next September of 2025. I first joined in 2015, the year my son passed away from stage 4 glioblastoma multiforme, and I haven’t missed a single event since. To say it was a difficult time is an understatement. All I wanted was to find a place where people could understand my pain and where something good could come from such a devastating experience. Watching my son endure things I’d only ever heard about in commercials was excruciating. Equally …

We are thrilled to announce the release of episode 13 of the Rare Enough Podcast, where we have the privilege of hosting Colin Gerner, the CEO and co-founder of StacheStrong. This episode is set to …

Occupational therapy (OT) helps brain tumor patients do the tasks they need or want to do to get through the day when faced with physical, cognitive, or emotional changes. OT takes a big-picture view of …

In some cases, brain tumors can affect a person’s problem-solving abilities. This can happen due to the tumor itself or as a result of the effects of standard treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation. Rehabilitation …

Seizures and Brain Tumors Seizures are a common concern for many brain tumor patients due to changes in brain function. Seizures can result from the disruption of normal brain activity caused by brain tumors. Knowing …

The Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) scale is a tool that helps doctors measure a person’s physical abilities, independence level, and how well a person can manage daily activities when dealing with a chronic illness, particularly …