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Written by Nicole Becker There are specific moments in life when time seems to stand still – the world stops, and your life is forever changed. If you’re familiar with Head for the Cure, you …
Path to Relief Fund Each year, thousands of families receive the heartbreaking news that a loved one has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Beyond the emotional toll, the financial burden can be overwhelming. Costs
https://youtu.be/Z7lDPLH3wS0When it comes to brain tumors, no two are exactly the same. Even when patients receive the same diagnosis, their treatment plans and outcomes can look completely different.“Every patient is unique and will require a
Brain Tumor Grades Brain tumors are classified by the microscopic structure of their tissues and unique molecular characteristics. They are also graded to indicate how aggressive they are, using the CNS World Health Organization (WHO)
Written by Anne Kelly Like many people with brain cancer, receiving my diagnosis was a huge shock. I didn’t realize I had any health issues until I had a seizure in September 2024. My husband, …
Lauren Rios and Family When most people hear the word tumor, fear sets in. While a benign brain tumor isn’t cancerous, it can still be life-threatening depending on its size and location. Treatment, recovery, and
From diagnosis to daily living, we provide trusted information and support to help you understand, manage, and cope with a brain tumor.https://pathtohope.headforthecure.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PTH_logoanimation-transparent.mp4 Topics to Explore Tumor Types Symptoms Brain Tumor FAQs Patient & Caregiver Resources Your Path
Leptomeningeal disease (LMD) occurs when cancer cells spread to the leptomeninges—the two inner layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord (the arachnoid mater and pia mater). Instead of forming one solid tumor,
A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth that develops in the pituitary gland, a small pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain behind the nose. The pituitary is often called the “master gland”
A meningioma is a tumor arising from the meninges, the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord, most often from the arachnoid layer. These tumors are usually slow-growing and benign, but even noncancerous variants