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...]
Cancer Cookbooks and Glioblastoma
Health is like money. We never have a true idea of its value until we lose it. Josh Billings. When faced with a glioblastoma diagnosis, it is essential to keep the body as strong as possible so it can effectively recover from the standard of care protocol— brain surgery, … [Read more...]
Eat to Beat Disease and Glioblastoma
Over a year ago, I reached out to Dr. William W. Li to review Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How the Body Can Heal Itself. I wanted to explore the connection between diet and health. Within days of Ira's diagnosis of glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer, I received … [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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