Written by Barbara Marcus, Occupational Therapist As a caregiver to someone with GBM the multitude of tasks can be physically, emotionally, socially, and financially demanding. Caregivers are challenged to solve problems and make decisions as care needs change with the progression of the disease. As an Occupational Therapist, I was able to navigate these changes and make adaptations for my…
My name is Courtney. I am an internal medicine physician living with malignant brain cancer. I started this blog the day I diagnosed myself with a brain tumor in Thailand in January of 2020. Honestly, the story only gets crazier from there. The words in this blog are honest, intimate stories of my real-life journey to find happiness, joy, and…
Author: Dedee Cully, RN , Cannabis Nurse It is hard enough coming to terms with GBM and the devastating prognosis for patients and families, but when this news is coupled with the discovery that something (in this case medical marijuana) that might be helpful is not legal in your state, it is an even greater blow to the hope we…
One of the most common questions we’re asked about cannabis is, “What is it?” The simple answer: It’s a plant. The scientific classification/taxonomy is “genus,” but that’s another story for another day. Cannabis has been used in medical and religious/spiritual practices since prehistoric times. Unfortunately, our society has no knowledge of such freedom, because cannabis was removed from the United…
