Show threadGlobetrotting cosmopolitanMay 7, 2023
Approximately 200,000 cancer patients/year are diagnosed with brain metastases; the most common primary cancers are breast, lung, colon & skin. These metastases can create a more serious dx & new set of cognitive & physical challenges that complicate quality of life.
#GrayMay
Show threadGlobetrotting cosmopolitanMay 6, 2023
There are a couple other treatment options, including Optune (a device you wear on your head) and some other medications. But in general, treatment is essentially unchanged over the years and it is one reason I am passionate about donating to research efforts. Current options aren’t very effective or easy. I think we can find better, more effective treatments that provide for better quality of life for a longer prognosis.
#GrayMay
#BrainCancerAwarenessMonth
#greymatters
#RememberingRosemary
Show threadGlobetrotting cosmopolitanMay 3, 2023

Don’t be afraid to ask questions that help you to see if your clinician is qualified to provide your care. All doctors want to do the best job for their patients & finding one who is knowledgeable, experienced, and also is a good fit for YOU is very important to the experience of a brain tumour/brain cancer.

Many thanks to Emily McIntosh who prepared these.
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#gogreyinmay
#braincancerawareness
#btam
#rememberingrosemary

Globetrotting cosmopolitanMay 1, 2023

I’m recognizing #GrayMay along with more than a million other patients with brain tumors in the US and their caregivers.

My mom was one of the patients with a brain tumor - her glioblastoma diagnosis more than 5 years ago was devastating for her and my brother & me.

This May, I’ll share more about brain tumors and brain cancer this month to raise awareness as a way to remember her and honour all those who are facing a brain tumor diagnosis.

#btam #glioblastoma #braincancerawarenessmonth