Category: Brain Tumor

As you (might) know, over two years ago a large brain tumor was found in my head.  Dr. Arnold Etame conducted the surgery in August 2016.  I visit him a few times each year to see how my brain is…

I thought I might be scared or embarrassed if others saw the brain tumor operation scars on my forehead.  Nope, I am proud of them!  You can see in the photos that there are two scars.  The top one is from…

I got to see Dr. Etame, the neurosurgeon who took out my oligodendroglioma brain tumor two years ago. (Yes, I had my 2 year craniversary last week!)  He reviewed the MRI and says it is looking good!  Yay!!  Not much has…

Here’s a pic of me last year being treated to get the leftover bit of the brain tumor after a great surgery to shrink away with chemo and radiation. I’ll try to let everyone know some of my knowledge of brain…

A song that has been staying with me frequently. It is “Lemon Glow” by Beach House. “See this state I’m in Is crawling in my skin Fevers took me back And turned me inside out When you turn the lights…

Today, Mike, Betty, and I visited with my brain surgeon, Dr. Arnold Etame, and the remnants of the tumor have continued to shrink. Yay! Even closer and back to myself!! I also shared a pic from my fun MRI spot…

I haven’t listened to this song in a while.  Especially since an operation that removed the brain tumor in my head. Now, I understand why it moved me so much at that time.  I was close to not being here…