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A Journey Through Resilience: My Battle with a Brain Tumor

WEBIn 2022, my life took an unexpected turn. Despite being the epitome of health at 68 — never drinking, smoking, or straying from my daily gym routine and …

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What to Expect Before and After Brain Surgery

WEBWaking Up From Brain Surgery. Waking up from brain surgery can be a disorienting experience, and the specific sensations and feelings can vary. Some …

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Signs & Symptoms

WEBLearn More About the Areas of the Brain. The cerebrum is the uppermost and largest part of the brain. It processes sensation, generates thought, and controls conscious activity. …

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Young Melanoma Family Facebook Intervention or …

WEBPhase 1: Studies that emphasize safety and how the drug is metabolized and excreted in humans. Phase 2: Studies that gather preliminary data on effectiveness (whether the …

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Advance Care Planning 101 for Patients with Brain Tumors

WEBAdvance care planning is the process of discussing and documenting a person’s preferences and values to plan future medical care if they become unable to …

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How Scanxiety Impacts the Brain Tumor Community

WEBThis reaction can cause physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. Scanxiety can cause a range of physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, rapid …

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Children, Teens, & Young Adults

WEBChildren, Teens, & Young Adults. When a young person is diagnosed with a brain tumor or a sibling or parent has been diagnosed, it can have a profound impact on …

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Survivor Advocates for Improved Quality of Life as a …

WEBSurvivor Advocates for Improved Quality of Life as a Health Care Professional. Published on February 21, 2024 in Survivor, Stories. As a Patient …

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Recovery from Brain Surgery

WEBBrain surgery is a lot for the body to handle, and recovery from brain surgery can be a stressful time for patients and their loved ones. To ensure that patients are safe …

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Patients and Care Partners Share 17 Tips From Their Brain Surgery

WEBConversations with others can help you feel less isolated and provide a sense of comfort. For Sarah G., having people sit with her while her husband, Taylor, …

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Pediatric Brain Tumors

WEBMore than 5,200 children and adolescents (ages 0-19) will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor in the U.S. this year alone. Whether benign (noncancerous) or malignant …

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2023 Impact Report

WEB2023 Impact Report. Patients with brain tumors and their loved ones look to the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) to confront the toughest scientific and medical challenges today and fuel the breakthroughs of tomorrow. NBTS is a welcoming community that creates belonging, connections, and friendships and enables all those involved with us to

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Caring for the Caregiver: 9 Ways You Can Support a Care Partner …

WEBAvoid interrupting them, passing judgment, giving unsolicited advice, or going on and on about your struggles. A listening ear is always deeply appreciated. 3. Offer to run …

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Brain Tumor Advocacy 101: Frequently Asked Questions

WEBNational Brain Tumor Society’s volunteer advocacy efforts engage and mobilize approximately 20,000 people across the U.S. to advance public policies that …

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Advance Care Planning 101: Determining Your Health Care Proxy

WEBWhat is a health care proxy? This term varies by state, but generally, a health care proxy is the person that you would want to speak on your behalf regarding …

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Managing Scanxiety: 5 Ways to Reduce Scan-related Anxiety …

WEBSelf-care can look like eating a nutrient-dense diet, getting plenty of rest and sleep, meditation, or exercising. 1. Practice Meditation. Meditation and mindfulness …

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