Posts Tagged ‘brain tumor’
Senator John McCain’s Death from Brain Tumor Triggers Sadness
After learning of Senator McCain’s passing yesterday, it triggered reflection and some sadness. Let me explain. I love encouraging and sharing support. I believe it is what I was created to do, however this calling comes with a price. When you help those who are living with a disease that has no cure building relationships is…
Read More19 Years Ago Brain Surgery Began
It was the morning of 9-2-98 Micheal drove me to Barrow and we checked in to pre-op. Some things you never forget. My dad had given me a shirt that said don’t forget your dad loves you and it had his photo on the front so I made sure I was wearing that so he…
Read MoreStudents Create Campus Brain Tumor Awareness Campaign
May is Brain Cancer Awareness month & the Biotech Club at Red Mountain High school has teamed up with the Gray Matters Foundation to help STAMP out Brain Cancer. The Gray Matters foundation is a nonprofit organization created to support and empower brain tumor patients and their loved ones through encouragement and personal outreach.…
Read MoreGrandma, the neurosurgeon, a tree and me…a story of deep-rooted friendship and love
I’m so pleased to be given the opportunity to share this story in the International Brain Tumour Alliance’s annual magazine, “Brain Tumour.” I got the chance to share this story about my neurosurgeon after sharing it in conversation. Grandma, the neurosurgeon, a tree and me … a story of deep-rooted friendship and love By Lanette Veres…
Read MoreWhen you listen do you hear?
This IF ONLY FOR ONE took place Friday Jan. 29 2016. I had a pretty busy morning starting with a meeting at BNI . I always try to maximize my time when at the hospital, today wasn’t any different. I was able to visit #babycarsonsdaddy, great news he is moved back to a regular room…
Read MoreMy Medical "IF ONLY FOR ONE"
AS MOST OF YOU KNOW: My true brain tumor journey started in 1992 when my grandma was diagnosed and in 9 wks died. My grandma was my first IFONLYFORONE. More about that on my website under my story. This BLOG is about my MEDICALIFONLYFORONE. It never occurred to me to count the one who…
Read MoreMore stories of THE BRAIN TUMOR JOURNEY to come
Hello Brain Buddies, I am excited to let you know that I am taking the steps to start communicating more. I will be posting here through my blog, email and a monthly newsletter. I will of course be sharing my IF ONLY FOR ONE stories. If only for one person or family if only…
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