“A Cancer Warrior’s Perspective: A Practical Guide for Loved Ones to Support Young Adults Fighting Cancer”

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Wendy Santana

“Imagine finding out about a severe health crisis in your late twenties, when you’re potentially just about to solidify your career path, establish financial stability, plan your family, or get a true understanding of what your priorities are in life. Having cancer at this stage in your life comes with its own unique set of challenges. Therefore, I decided to…

“One Hundred and Twenty-Six Days, The Unthinkable Journey”

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Wendy Santana

I can’t imagine the unbearable grief that a parent goes through after the death of their child or even how helpless a parent must feel when their son or daughter is diagnosed with an incurable disease. I have often said how grateful I am that it was me who battled brain cancer and not my son. But I’m also fortunate…

“Memoir of a True Airhead”

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Wendy Santana

I recently had the opportunity to connect with brain tumor thriver and author, Brenda Nearpass. In May of 2018, after enduring years of headaches, Brenda was finally diagnosed with a grade II Meningioma brain tumor. She went through emergency brain surgery and then thirty radiation treatments. As she questioned those around her about what was happening, she documented her story…

“Happy New Year and five highlights from 2023”

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Wendy Santana

Hello, and Happy New Year! I hope you had a healthy holiday season and that all of your dreams come true in 2024. Following are five highlights from 2023: Highlight #1: Working for the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) – Community Events After spending eight years recovering from brain cancer (and a few other medical issues), I returned to the…

GBM Awareness Day 2023

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Wendy Santana

Glioblastomas, also known as GBM and Glioblastoma Multiforme, are malignant grade 4 brain tumors. This is the most aggressive and deadliest type of brain cancer. There isn’t a cure for brain cancer and the average life expectancy for someone newly diagnosed with GBM is 14-16 months. GBM Awareness Day took place on July 19, this year. The images below were…