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...
One step at a time: Navigating emotions, support, and self-advocacy after a brain tumour diagnosis
Beyond Brain Tumours
25 minutes
2 years ago
One step at a time: Navigating emotions, support, and self-advocacy after a brain tumour diagnosis
Welcome to our new podcast! Today we sit down with Paul, a young adult brain tumour survivor and volunteer with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Join us as our guest discusses the emotions that come with a brain tumour diagnosis and shares how he tackled them, one step at a time. He also discusses the value of building a strong support system, learning to advocate for his own needs, and the practical challenges of returning to work and establishing new routines. This conversation offers enc...
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...
