Send us a message! In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?” While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resili...
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Send us a message! In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?” While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resili...
From diagnosis to recovery: Embracing positivity through a brain tumour experience
Beyond Brain Tumours
1 hour 2 minutes
1 year ago
From diagnosis to recovery: Embracing positivity through a brain tumour experience
In this episode, we speak with Peter, a 49-year-old brain tumour survivor whose experience began in January 2019 with the diagnosis of a grade 2 astrocytoma following a seizure. Peter shares his fascination with awake brain surgery and the challenges that followed with his recovery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Through it all, he emphasizes the importance of maintain a positive attitude and remaining optimistic in the face of adversity. For additional information, you may visit: ...
Beyond Brain Tumours
Send us a message! In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?” While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resili...