10 Wow Factors about Brain Tumor Awareness Month from a 19 Year Survivor
Unfortunately, people who have brain tumors often experience complexities. Each type of a brain tumor can impact many factors influencing quality of life, survival, and prevention. Learn from 10 Wow Factors about Brain Tumor Awareness Month from a 19 Year Survivor that highlight information about the disease. My goal is
Insights from a 19-Year Brain Tumor Survivor: 1st Awake Brain Surgery and Quest into my Calling
On March 18, 2017, I became a 19-year brain tumor survivor. Upon reflection from age 24 to 43, I feel compelled to share this story I wrote years ago, and never published until now. The story conveys some of my experiences as a young adult with a brain tumor, my
The 3 Year Anniversary of my 3rd Brain Surgery & Brain Cancer Vaccine
As I know how the unexpected can happen anytime, milestones can provide a sense of remarkable achievements. On November 18, 2013, my third awake brain surgery was performed by Linda Liau, MD, PhD at UCLA, and today marks my three-year anniversary. And I’m still here, alive, and thriving.
4 Major Factors Everyone Should Know about Integrative Cancer Care
With extensive personal experiences over 18 years as a cancer survivor, I understand that integrative cancer care is transforming. People with cancer, practitioners, providers, and other players in the U.S. are continuing to wake-up about integrative treatments and strategies—addressing disease, supporting health, and invigorating wellness. In the process, some individuals
5 Reasons I’m Still Here & Celebrating My 18th Year as a Brain Tumor Survivor
In the tides of life—and personal transformation through the unexpected with my brain tumor diagnosis March 18, 1998, at age 24—today I’m officially an 18 year brain tumor survivor. Alive and thriving in the present I continue to strive to reach my optimal potential. In connection with each of you,
How to Improve Brain Health for Cancer Patients
Through my brain tumor journey benefits occurred for me—as well as other cancer patients—by skillfully addressing challenges from treatment, side effects, and overwhelm. Learn about important strategies to improve brain health for cancer patients.
6 Tips to Optimize Consultations with Oncologists
Explore these important tips to reduce some undesired emotions, become more clear, and create significant improvements in your journey through 6 tips to optimize communication with oncologists.
Recent 2015 UCLA Brain Tumor Research Fundraising Events & Other Happenings
Learn about several recent 2015 UCLA brain tumor research events and other exciting happenings, including Art of the Brain for UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program, Visionary Ball for UCLA Neurosurgery, news about the Golden Portal Awards for UCLA Brain Tumor Program, and UCLA brain tumor laboratories.
Why Me? into Purpose, Focused Self-Care, and Human Connection
Overall, I do not ask why me. However, it can happen sometimes when the unexpected emerges, or when I’m asking questions with the goal to bring forth new answers.