Yesterday (September 17, 2022), our family participated in the Colorado Brain Tumor Walk and Race at Denver’s Sloan Lake. After learning about the annual event, I asked our four sons (Josh, Adam, Aaron, and Jordan) and their wives (Rachael, Rachel, Candice, and Kayla) if they … [Read more...]
Reflecting on Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day—July 20, 2022
A year ago, when I wrote about Glioblastoma Awareness Day (#GBMDay), Ira and I were extremely grateful that we were reaching the one-year anniversary of Ira’s glioblastoma diagnosis without any recurrence of his right temporal lobe tumor. As we approach the two-year anniversary, … [Read more...]
Recapping 2021: Living with Ira’s Glioblastoma and Thriving
Last year when I sat down in late December to write my recap story, I sincerely hoped that the pandemic restrictions and concerns would diminish over time. I was sorting out the best approaches to addressing Ira’s glioblastoma diagnosis and how we could adhere to COVID mandates … [Read more...]
The Biology of Belief and Glioblastoma
People who beat the odds of an incurable disease and survive longer than anticipated tend to forge a unique pathway to their wellness. While their journeys use different methods, the survivors opt for a course of action that refuses to accept the doctor’s dire diagnosis. To gain … [Read more...]
Mark Your Calendar—Glioblastoma Awareness Day—July 21, 2021
Even though I was aware that John McCain, Beau Biden, and Ted Kennedy were victims of brain cancer, a year ago I would not have been able to identify the terms— glioblastoma, glio, or GBM. These medical words had no meaning. It was not until Ira’s diagnosis last July that I … [Read more...]
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