Topic Categories: Medical: Diet & Maintaining Daily Life

Living with a brain tumor presents numerous challenges, impacting not only physical health but also daily functioning and overall well-being. Tasks that were once routine may suddenly become difficult, and maintaining a sense of normalcy …

How chemotherapy drugs work to treat brain cancerCytotoxic and cytostatic: Two treatment strategies All chemotherapy medications are meant to disrupt the way that cancerous cells duplicate, causing tumors to grow, however there are two major categories of chemo drugs. Cytotoxic medications work by killing the cells directly, while cytostatic medications are meant to stop the cells from dividing. It is important to note that any chemotherapy medication will affect both healthy and cancerous cells, a process that may produce a wide array of side effects in patients.

Written by Brains for the Cure Ambassador and Survivor, Anna I grew up with a relatively normal childhood. I would play basketball, go home and do homework, and eagerly wake up early for morning cartoons. …

Written by Lisa Joerling – Brains for the Cure Ambassador and Ganglioglioma Survivor Whether you have been just diagnosed, are currently going through treatment, living through watch and wait, or years past treatment, the relationship …

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 …

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

Why brain tumor treatment has you feeling more tired than you’ve ever felt, and steps you can take

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

Head for the Cure Ambassador Jenny describes her decision regarding fertility during treatment and shares her advice to others.

Head for the Cure Ambassador and ganglioglioma survivor Lisa Joerling shares why and how she stays active as she continues to manage her symptoms and side effects from treatment.