Information on GBM Awareness Day; Facts about GBM (glioblastoma); and In Memory of my dear friend, Jaclyn who passed at just 35 years young from GBM
National GBM Awareness Day & In Memory of Our Angel, Jaclyn Sabol Patton
Tag: treatment
“I’M COMING OUT”… In A Sense
For years, I maintained this Blog without identifying myself. Now that I am getting some pieces published I decided it was time to come out” and admit who I am. Hi. I’m Ruthie K. I’m a 2x brain cancer survivor/thriver. At this point, I’ve undergone 7 brain surgeries in less than 6 years. I struggle every single day with side effects from the cancer and ALL my treatment. I’m also known by my a.k.a. Brain Cancer Babe. It’s nice to meet you.
Very Temporary Pause
I’ve been working on my next Post, but I’ve got to hit a very temporary “pause button”. I’ve been suffering with migraines and major emotional issues. I’ll be back in a few days with my next Post. Even after being cancer-free for 5 years now, the wicked side effects of so much treatment continue haunting [...]
The Real Superhero Film
A truly one-of-a-kind documentary film about superheroes, who turned their cancer diagnosis and its trauma into their passion to live life to its fullest. The film also features the dedicated medical professionals, who commit their lives to saving the lives of cancer patients, as well as wellness/fitness experts, who help to enrich those patients’ lives beyond traditional medicine
And I’m Out! Back Home, But Boy Does Reality Bite
It’s pretty surreal being back home after my 7th brain surgery, a full week in ICU and then 2 1/2 weeks in acute, inpatient rehabilitation. It was strangely very bittersweet leaving rehab, where I had a very set schedule, was taken care of so wonderfully and most importantly, able to remove myself from reality. As [...]
