Your Path to Hope Resources

Written by Anna Blackwell, Ganglioglioma survivor and Ambassador for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Gift from a Child is a national initiative supported by families who have lost children to brain cancer, private foundations, researchers and medical professionals. It currently receives its funding from the Swifty Foundation.

Head for the Cure and Brains for the Cure is proud to partner with world-renowned hospitals and organizations across the country as beneficiary partners for Head for the Cure’s 5K run/walks.

I was able to attend The Society of Neuro-Oncology annual meeting in November 2022 and learned an amazing amount about what the field is focusing on and how it can pave the way for future treatments of this horrible disease.

DJ utilized the innovative Tumor-Treating Fields technology by wearing the Optune device for 2 years. Last year, DJ joined the Head for the Cure staff as its Community Outreach Coordinator.

For the first time in 12 years, glioblastoma patients in Canada have a new treatment option.

Brain tumor survivorship is weird. Depending on a tumor’s location, your deficits vary. In my case, mine are mostly invisible to a casual observer.

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?

Lynn was living a fast-paced life before she was diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM). Since her diagnosis, she’s shifted her perspective and found renewed peace and positivity through her unshakeable bonds with friends and family. Making Time for Too Much I used to be a hardworking, never tired, work-till-I-dropped kind of person. Ever heard of that pink bunny character, the one who sells batteries? Well, let’s just say, my energy could’ve put that guy to shame.  I used to leave for work at 5:30 a.m. and return home around 7:15 p.m. On Monday nights, I would dance …