Intrathecal pain pump improves pancreatic cancer patient’s life
In 2021, J. David Garrett, Ph.D., began to experience pain in his upper abdomen and back. He initially blamed it on acid reflux. When...
Q&A: Understanding glioblastoma (GBM)
If you’ve been diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM), you might have questions about treatment options. While glioblastoma is an...
5 meningioma questions, answered
Meningiomas are a primary central nervous system tumor that make up 38% of all primary intracranial tumors. They are typically...
Brain tumor survivor learns to walk again
Meet Patrick “Miracle” Mead Jr. His wife gave him the nickname “Miracle” after he made a full recovery from a brain tumor that once...
Meningioma patient hits home run with care team
Elizabeth Somers wants everyone to know about meningiomas. This tumor of the central nervous system begins in the coverings that...
Aspiring radiation oncologist faces astrocytoma
Ever since high school, Ethan Damron has wanted to be a radiation oncologist. In July 2019, he and his wife, Kendra, moved to Houston...
3 common brain tumor symptoms
Headaches, seizures and weakness throughout the body can all be potential brain tumor symptoms. Because these symptoms can also be...
6 common brain tumor questions
Receiving a brain tumor diagnosis can be overwhelming. There are so many different types of brain tumors and treatment options, and...