Young Adult Brain Cancer: Rhiannon’s Journey
Your 20s are supposed to be full of learning, laughter, love, and figuring out what comes next. For 25-year-old Rhiannon, all of that changed in
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Your 20s are supposed to be full of learning, laughter, love, and figuring out what comes next. For 25-year-old Rhiannon, all of that changed in
“Improvise, adapt, and overcome.” That’s something my dad, a former Marine, always said—and it’s how I try to live my life. I’m Ryann—a 44-year-old mom
DIPG, or diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, is a type of brain tumor found in an area of the brainstem known as the pons. The name diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma describes how the tumor grows, where it is found, and what kinds of cells give rise to the tumor.Diffuse: Diffuse means that the tumor is not well-contained – it grows out into other tissue so that cancer cells mix with healthy cells.
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
Hi, I’m Carmen. I’m a 35yo mom of two boys under three years old. Professionally, I am a nurse with a background in burn, trauma, and reconstructive plastic surgery. Since 2023, I have been staying …
Written by Arlee Butterfield in memory of his wife Maggie. I was recently given the book Shattered Dreams by Larry Crabb. A dear friend shared it with
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 …
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 …
https://youtu.be/Z7lDPLH3wS0 When it comes to brain tumors, no two are exactly the same. Even when patients receive the same diagnosis, their treatment plans and outcomes
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, …