“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…

“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…

“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…

“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…

“From Attendee to Speaker Series” Interview with Niki Kozak

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Wendy Santana

The Inside Scoop — a behind the scenes look at an ABTA Regional Educational Meeting (post 1 of 3) An interview with metastatic brain tumor patient and fellow panelist, Niki Kozak. In September, I penned a blog post as an attendee of the American Brain Tumor Association’s (ABTA) “2020 Virtual National Conference” (click here to read the post). Last weekend, my…