“From Attendee to Speaker Series” Interview with Josh Neman, Ph.D.

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Wendy Santana

The Inside Scoop — a behind the scenes look at an ABTA Regional Educational Meeting (post 3 of 3) An interview with, Josh Neman, Ph.D. There’s something special about Josh Neman, Ph.D. (a.k.a. Josh). I’m not just saying that because he’s a neuroscientist working to better discern and identify a cure for cancer. He is…well… in addition to being brilliant…he’s also…

“From Attendee to Speaker Series” Interview with Emily Lippert

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Wendy Santana

The Inside Scoop — a behind the scenes look at an ABTA Regional Educational Meeting (post 2 of 3) An interview with the ABTA’s Program Manager, Emily Lippert One of the most enjoyable aspects for me in serving as a patient panelist during the American Brain Tumor Association’s (ABTA) “Regional Patient & Family Meeting” in partnership with the Keck School…

The man behind the Musella Foundation

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Wendy Santana

Today I would like to introduce you to Dr. Al Musella (Al), the man behind the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research & Information, Inc. (a.k.a the Musella Foundation). But first, I feel compelled to share a quick story about my original interactions with Al (and his foundation). The year before my brain tumor was discovered, I was the executive…

Your Involvement Made Us a Top Team Last Year! Will You Help Us Reach Our Goal Once Again?

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Wendy Santana

We invite you to join us in support of nearly 700,000 Americans currently living with a brain tumor. Team 2nd Chance 2 Live is participating in the BT5K Your Way Los Angeles benefiting the brain tumor community through research grants and patient/caregiver guidance provided by the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA). Last year our team generated close to $2,500 in vital funding and we…

“There’s Something Going On In The Kitchen”

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Wendy Santana

I have a confession to make. Remember the post, Funny Farm Girl? Well, Kelly Fosso Rodenberg and I have been meeting regularly from our kitchen’s over coffee (virtually of course). Full disclosure…we’ve decided to take our relationship to the next level and have officially declared ourselves, Brain Tumor Besties (BTB). As a quick refresher Kelly is a farm girl, I…