meningioma | The Ugly C Word

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WHAT IS CANCER SURVIVORSHIP?

We hear terms like “cancer survivor” and “cancer survivorship” all the time but what do those terms actually mean? Do they mean someone...

How to Cope With Radiation Hair Loss

Let me set the mood… I was sitting in a chair at the radiologist oncologist’s office and he was rattling off a list of potential side...

HAIR CARE DURING RADIATION

Exactly three weeks of radiation had passed and the laser beams of poison seemed to have no effect on my hair, so of course I was...

Processing a Cancer Diagnosis

Processing a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and it's hard to vocalize exactly what you are feeling.

What to Expect at Your First Radiation Appointment

Read this post to prepare for proton therapy radiation treatment. I discuss what to expect, what to wear, and more.

HAIR CARE AFTER CRANIOTOMY

If you need help taking care of your hair after a craniotomy then look no further. Read on to see how to keep your hair strong and healthy!

Simulation for Brain Radiation - What To Expect

Before you begin your treatment, you’ll have a treatment planning and simulation procedure. This is done to make sure that: Your treatment s

Proton vs Photon

Proton therapy delivers a more targeted and precise dose of radiation, so it damages normal cells less, and may cause less side effects.

Cancer During COVID

A blog post about a woman's meningioma diagnosis and preparing for a craniotomy during COVID

Meningioma - Prognosis & Treatment

I was diagnosed with a Meningioma - these were my treatments options...

Mourning My Old Life

I remember one thing the doctor said because it stung me to the core – “I think you should go home and process all this information and take

The Diagnosis

Telling the story about how I was diagnosed is emotionally draining, but since the first words out of peoples’ mouths are usually, WHAT....