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Caregivers: When Your Loved One Has a Brain Tumor

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Through a quick questionnaire, Join Your Path to Hope streamlines the brain tumor journey, offering immediate, personalized resources for your medical, emotional, and relational needs. Our goal is to empower patients and caregivers with hope and support across all aspects of the journey.

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Caregiver Stories

Gain insight and support from those who have walked the path of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor.

December 2025 Ambassador Spotlight – Tommy Mizwickik

Written by Tommy Mizwickik When 2022 began, indoor dining at restaurants in Chicago still felt like a great luxury after two years of being isolated in an apartment during Covid. I was out for an …

November 2025 Ambassador Spotlight – Nicole Becker

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 …

Understanding Common Genetic Mutations in Brain Tumors

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 …

October 2025 Ambassador Spotlight – Anne Kelly

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, …

“Benign is not fine”: One Mother’s Story of Healing and Hope

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 …

Understanding Leptomeningeal Disease

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, …

Behind the Tumor: Pituitary Tumors

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” …

Behind the Tumor: Meningioma

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 …

September 2025 Ambassador Spotlight – Karen Burton

Written by Karen Burton The day that forever changed my life. The day my husband of 29 years was diagnosed  with brain cancer. The most brilliant man I know who had helped countless people  suffering …

Managing Symptoms and Side Effects of Brain Tumor Treatment

Living with a brain tumor—and going through treatment—can bring a variety of physical and emotional challenges. Whether symptoms are caused by the tumor itself or by treatment, there are ways to reduce their impact and …

Caregiver Stories

Gain insight and support from those who have walked the path of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor.

September 2025 Ambassador Spotlight – Karen Burton

Written by Karen Burton The day that forever changed my life. The day my husband of 29 years was diagnosed  with brain cancer. The most brilliant man I know who had helped countless people  suffering …

Empowering Families: How the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Supports Patients and Caregivers

A brain tumor diagnosis in a child is life-altering, bringing challenges that no family expects to face. From navigating treatment options to addressing emotional and financial burdens, families need comprehensive support. That’s where the Children’s …

Episode 19 of the Rare Enough Podcast: Matt Anthony

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 …

December 2024 Ambassador Spotlight- Naomi Olivarez

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 …

Episode 18 of the Rare Enough Podcast: Featuring Luke Anderson

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 …

The Role of OT in the Rehabilitation of Brain Tumor Patients

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 …

Episode 17 of the Rare Enough Podcast: Featuring Brian & Emily Godawski

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 …

The Emotional Power of Faith in a Brain Tumor Journey

ney: One Caregiver’s Perspective Written by Chris Childress, brain cancer survivor and caregiver to Daughter Allie Montgomery My prayer life has helped me navigate my own brain tumor journey, but it has also helped me …

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