Many of us are aware that mental illness is prevalent and undertreated, and we know we need to do a better job of improving mental health awareness and accessibility. We know that research estimates that only half of people with mental illness will receive treatment. And we’ve heard all the different vows to improve accessibility…
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Changes Following Cancer Treatment
There isn’t a lot of concrete information out there about what changes to expect following brain cancer treatment. Part of that is because it can vary so much depending on the person. So, as I’ve gotten quite used to on this journey, I learn as I go. Side Effects vs Symptoms It has always been…
After Chemo: What Comes Next
I was taking an oral chemotherapy drug, Temodar, from October 2022-August 2023. My last day of Temodar was Thursday 8/31/23. With that being finished and behind me, many are wondering what comes next after chemo. Did I beat cancer? Am I now in remission? Are my tumors gone? How do I feel? Will I be…
Medical Tourism
Prior to my cancer journey I had a big misconception that the U.S. was top tier when it came to healthcare. As my journey has progressed I’ve learned so much about the reality of things. I have come to find out the US is severely lacking in so many areas. The Commonwealth Fund completed a…
Latest Glioma Research
Gliomas are the most common type of brain tumor in adults. There are 4 main types of gliomas: ependymoma, astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, and glioblastoma. Within each type of glioma there are grades that indicate the severity of the tumor. Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer with an average survival of less than 10…
Mental Health Awareness Month
As I mentioned in my previous blog Brain Cancer Awareness Month, May is a month full of recognition. May is National Walking Month, Arthritis Awareness Month, Women’s Health Care Month, Better Sleep Month, Military Appreciation Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, etc. Among all the recognition, mental health awareness and brain cancer awareness…
Brain Cancer Awareness Month
Nearly 1 million Americans are currently living with a brain tumor. In 2023, an estimated 94,390 people will be diagnosed with a brain tumor. Considering those alarming statistics, it’s unfortunate that we aren’t much farther along in our research and treatments. May happens to be a month with a lot of recognition including national Brain…
Support Resources for Cancer Patients
It’s important to know what resources are available to you if you’re battling cancer – it can be very lonely, even if you’re surrounded with love. There are so many support resources for cancer patients available through the cancer community. There is a whole community out there of cancer patients and survivors who can relate…
Macramé – My New Hobby
A little less than a year ago I became obsessed with macramé. Macramé is a form of textile that is created solely my knotting techniques. It’s been really popular over the last few years and although I didn’t have any macramé art, I’ve always liked the like of it. I can be crafty and I…
Caribbean Adventures: Pt 2
The beginning of our trip (Caribbean Adventures: Pt 1) was a perfect way to start our experience on the islands. St. Croix is such a beautiful island – that’s where we spent the majority of our time. Throughout my trip I also was able to visit St. Thomas and see St. John and some of…