Love, Loss, and Life

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Wendy Santana

Hello Steve. Thank you for the opportunity to interview you about your book, If You Love Me, Take Me Now. Although it was published five years ago, and the journey that you wrote about took place between 2004 and 2006, the theme and messages are remarkably timely for what people are currently experiencing with the COVID-19 pandemic. You have a…

When the Patient becomes the Caregiver and the Caregiver becomes the Patient

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Wendy Santana

Hello Steve. Thank you for the opportunity to interview you about your book, If You Love Me, Take Me Now. Although it was published five years ago, and the journey that you wrote about took place between 2004 and 2006, the theme and messages are remarkably timely for what is happening in the world today with the COVID-19 pandemic. I…

The brain tumor version of Oprah’s Book Club

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Wendy Santana

My blog is seemingly transforming into the brain tumor version of Oprah’s Book Club. I love it and the following are 9.5 reasons why: 1. There are common themes of resilience, strength, creativity, and positivity in the books I recommend and share. These themes can apply to anyone (especially during this time of COVID-19). 2. I love supporting brain tumor…

Rollerblading with Resilience

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Wendy Santana

This month, I have been virtually rollerblading with a woman who puts the “R” in resilience. Her name is Nathalie Jacob and she’s the author of “8: Rediscovering Life After a Brain Tumor.“ Okay, you caught me…who do I think I’m kidding? We ARE brain surgery survivors after all and that would be some serious multi-tasking. So, here’s the deal;…

An interview with author, advocate, educator, business owner, and three-time brain tumor survivor; Rick Franzo

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Wendy Santana

Hello Rick. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to participate in this blog post. In my opinion, you have become an important figure in the brain tumor community so much so that some could call you a brain tumor celebrity. You have managed to achieve a great deal since the discovery of your brain tumor(s)…