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Battling a Brain Tumor: Through the Lens of the Caregiver
- November 20, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in Caregivers
Brain cancer can impact the very fabric of one's existence, the role of caregiver to this patient population can be isolating and unimaginably difficult. In honor of National #FamilyCaregiversMonth, we're sharing the perspectives and advice of caregivers to give a voice to the many who have stepped into this selfless and sometimes forgotten role
Read More #BrainTumorTalk: Episode 2 Replay – Head for the Cure
- October 29, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in #BrainTumorTalk
Ivy Center Chief Operating Officer, Shwetal Mehta Ph.D., and Head for the Cure's executive director, Jenna Heilman teamed up on Instagram Live for the second episode in our #BrainTumorTalk series. Check out the replay here.
Read More Debunking Common Myths about Palliative Care
- October 20, 2020
- Belinda Ordonez
- Posted in Patient Support
There are a variety of misconceptions when it comes to palliative care. Belinda Ordonez, is here to debunk the 10 most common myths and provide the truth behind each one.
Read More #BrainTumorTalk: Episode 1 Replay – Support for Patients and Caregivers
- September 30, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in #BrainTumorTalk
Ivy Center nurse navigator Jacki Garcia, and founder and president of Gray Matters Foundation, Lanette Veres teamed up on Instagram Live for the first episode in our #BrainTumorTalk series to discuss support and resources relevant to patients and caregivers.
Read More This is me: a patient’s journey to a GBM diagnosis
- July 21, 2020
- Randy Cordova
- Posted in Patient Support
Randy Cordova, a long-time local entertainment journalist, details his personal journey with glioblastoma from diagnosis to finding his new normal.
Read More Making a Difference on GBM Day 2020
- July 6, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma Awareness Day (GBM Day) is dedicated to increasing public awareness of glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer.
Read More The Brain Tumor Community’s Unique Perspective During COVID-19
- May 20, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in Patient Support
While the world is facing a global pandemic and adjusting to the new normal, brain cancer patients are going through...
Read More 8 Apps For Your Mental and Physical Health
- April 27, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in Patient Support
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has collectively had to shift our focus inward, both literally and...
Read More Advice For Caregivers, By Caregivers in Honor of National Caregivers Day
- February 21, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in Caregivers
In honor of National Caregivers Day, we’ve assembled some words of wisdom for caregivers, by caregivers. We understand that until...
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