“Weathering the storm of a terminal illness.”

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Wendy Santana

An interview with FOX 11’s meteorologist, Maria Quiban Whitesell, author of You Can’t Do It Alone: A Widow’s Journey Through Loss, Grief and Life After.” (Note: If you prefer to watch or listen to this interview, click on the image at the bottom of this post). Imagine you finally meet the love of your life. Eventually, you marry, and soon…

“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…

“From the Roller Rink to Rehabilitation”

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wendy Santana

An Interview with Suzanne Samples author of FRONTAL MATTER Glue Gone Wild. Those who know me well, know how much I used to LOVE roller skating! They may recall the birthday party I hosted at a roller rink (the year prior to my brain cancer diagnosis) where I proudly showcased the brand new roller skates I purchased for myself as an…

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…

What Will Your Legacy Be?

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Wendy Santana

An Interview with: Danny Monson about the KM (Kindness Matters) Legacy Foundation. This month Katie Monson would have celebrated her 22nd birthday. She also would have been graduating from UCLA (where she was studying political science). However, in May of 2017, just when Katie was finishing up her freshman year at UCLA she received the terminal diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme…