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Welcome to 2023!

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Wendy Santana

Wishing you a safe, joyous, and healthy New Year. 🍾🎊🙏🏻 Together (through this blog) we’ve celebrated (and memorialized) more than 200 brain tumor/cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters via the ongoing “A Face of Strength” social media campaign. Your involvement has also helped raise awareness and tens of thousands of dollars (since 2015) for brain tumor/cancer research and patient/caregiver support. Additionally,…

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“Honoring, celebrating, and remembering those impacted by GBM.”

Posted on October 4, 2022 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. This year, GBM Awareness Day occurred on July 20th which also happened to be…

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“Ain’t Nothin’ Pretty About Brain Cancer!” 

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Wendy Santana

Getting real with Suzanne (f**king) Samples author of: FRONTAL MATTER Glue Gone Wild and STARGAZING IN SOLITUDE. Yes, Suzanne Samples is very pretty but behind her big beautiful eyes and dazzling smile, she is fighting for her life. You see, Suzanne has terminal brain cancer and there ain’t nothin’ pretty about brain cancer. Sure, there are those of us who…

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“A Face of Strength” p.24

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Wendy Santana

Hello and welcome to “A Face of Strength.” This is a social media awareness campaign designed to celebrate the inspiration, strength, and wisdom of brain tumor and cancer survivors (and supporters). By the way, my name is Wendy Santana. I’m a brain cancer survivor and “2nd Chance 2 Live” is my blog. I launched “A Face of Strength” (#aFaceOfStrength) via “2nd…

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“A Face of Strength” p.23

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Wendy Santana

Welcome to “A Face of Strength.” This is a social media campaign to promote the inspiration, strength, and wisdom of brain tumor/cancer survivors and supporters. 2nd Chance 2 Live launched “A Face of Strength” (#aFaceOfStrength) with the ultimate goal of creating 365 (searchable & shareable) Inspirational Quotes by Brain Tumor/Cancer Survivors & Supporters! #365IQbyBTCSS Congratulations to the following survivors who have recently been…

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Hello.  My name is Wendy and I’m a recovering workaholic.  I'm also a brain tumor/cancer survivor. The purpose of this blog is to share my experiences, memories, resources, and self-discoveries as I continue to transform from a workaholic into a more balanced person.  I have read several books and stories about others who have had similar experiences (see the suggested reading page) and each has helped me to get to the place of acceptance of my new normal.  My ultimate goal is that by sharing my journey someone else will be helped as well.  My vision is that this site will serve as a landing space where people come for information and inspiration. Please feel free to email me with any comments or suggestions at: [email protected]            

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