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Does an Increase in Symptoms Mean Tumor Growth?
A sudden spike in symptoms can be terrifying. Your mind can immediately go to worst-case scenarios. However, an increase in symptoms does not necessarily equate to tumor growth. Continue reading
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Living vs. Surviving
I leaned into survival mode to help carry me through my initial brain tumor diagnosis and treatment. When I was into recovery and it was time to start actually living life again and not just survive, I was surprised by how big the transition was. Continue reading
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Life with Pain
I have really found that my relationship to pain is that pain diminishes me. It takes a large chunk out of my capacity to do life. Pain eats up my energy. It slows me and dims my internal light. Continue reading
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Getting Through the Hard Days
These are some of my favorite coping mechanisms to power through the challenging days. What are some tools you have found to help you manage tough moments? Continue reading
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The Struggle of the Recovery Plateau
When I get to a certain point in recovery where I am doing significantly better but am not all the way done healing, I often experience a feeling of recovery plateau. I know I am improving somewhat, but the gains feel really small and incremental day to day. This is the point in recovery I… Continue reading
About Me
Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 27 and decided to make that experience worthwhile by paying it forward to other brain tumor warriors. She is passionate about supporting people and advocating for hearing assistance around motherhood and running a family business.
The "Lucky" Brain Tumor 