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...
“I want to live like I’m living, not like I’m dying”: A father’s reflection on his son’s brain tumour experience
Beyond Brain Tumours
54 minutes
2 years ago
“I want to live like I’m living, not like I’m dying”: A father’s reflection on his son’s brain tumour experience
Denis was a world traveller turned passionate advocate for brain tumour awareness after his diagnosis in 2013. In this episode, we sit with his father and caregiver, Ken, as he reflects on his son’s life, courage, and the challenges they faced together. Join us as we explore Denis’ experience with brain surgery, clinical trials and the realities of living with a brain tumour. Ken shares his heartfelt perspective on caregiving, advocacy, and the legacy Denis left behind. Denis was a youn...
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...
