Joseph’s Journey Against Glioblastoma

12/09/2025

Joseph is coming upon a milestone appointment which he cannot miss! He is to undergo an MRI to check on the status of his tumor on the 19th but his mom’s truck engine has gone out and she needs help in getting it replaced. Joseph is quickly coming up on his three year anniversary of being diagnosed with grade IV glioblastoma at the age of 16, surpassing his expected survival rate. His mom’s words will stay with me on how she says she “cherishes the blessing of still having Joseph with them.” And it’s so true, it was around this time 3 years ago his tumor was likely forming, starting the progressive head pain and increased symptoms such as unnoticed seizures leading to the eventual discovery in early January. He is a miracle and he is still fighting despite multiple barriers. You can use GoFundMe(scan the QR code in the image, or find the link in my bio and stories) or through Cash App, listed below. Thank you for standing with Joseph!

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12/09/2025

By giving to the End Brain Cancer Initiative through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), federal employees, retirees, contractors, military, and veterans can help support brain cancer patients, families, and caregivers.

We are able to provide our work and services for free because of the generous support of people like you. Start your support through the CFC's Online Giving System before it closes on December 31st.

👉 Choose the Chris Elliott Fund/End Brain Cancer Initiative as your CFC charity in 2026, listing number 85651: https://monkeylink.co/11e59f

12/09/2025

| A new focused ultrasound study is offering fresh hope for people diagnosed with glioblastoma. Researchers found that pairing focused ultrasound with standard chemotherapy helped patients live significantly longer than those who received standard treatment alone.

By temporarily opening the blood–brain barrier, this approach allows more medication to reach the tumor, helping target cancer cells that often survive surgery, radiation, and chemo. Early results show that this technique may not only extend survival, but could one day help make GBM more manageable over time.

Learn more about the study through the following link:
🔗 https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/focused-ultrasound-study-glioblastoma-brain-cancer-LAGEPSTQ2RBPHJGX7VG7PFNXQM/

Source: The Baltimore Banner

12/08/2025

12/06/2025

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has released its inaugural Pediatric Cancer Progress Report 2025, capturing both the extraordinary progress made in treating childhood cancer and the urgent challenges that remain.

We’re proud to share that our founder Susan Weiner, PhD, was the only childhood cancer patient advocate on the 31 member steering committee that reviewed and edited the report. This comprehensive report is a thorough review of decades of progress in pediatric cancer research, treatment, and survivorship.

Children’s Cancer Cause thanks AACR for this landmark report, and we join in their call to action for stakeholders and policymakers to come together in advancing the progress that has been made and sustaining it for future generations. As the report notes: “Decisions made today by Congress and the federal government will shape the fight against pediatric cancer for decades to come.”

Follow the link in comments to our blog post about the report, which dives into some of the key findings and recommendations.

12/05/2025

Nationwide Children's Hospital will get part of a $5 million grant aimed at improving the detection and treatment of childhood cancers. https://nbc4i.co/4axJr9v?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4

12/05/2025

Joseph is coming upon a milestone appointment which he cannot miss! He is to undergo an MRI to check on the status of his tumor on the 19th but his mom’s truck engine has gone out and she needs help in getting it replaced. Joseph is quickly coming up on his three year anniversary of being diagnosed with grade IV glioblastoma at the age of 16, surpassing his expected survival rate. His mom’s words will stay with me on how she says she “cherishes the blessing of still having Joseph with them.” And it’s so true, it was around this time 3 years ago his tumor was likely forming, starting the progressive head pain and increased symptoms such as unnoticed seizures leading to the eventual discovery in early January. He is a miracle and he is still fighting despite multiple barriers. You can use GoFundMe(scan the QR code in the image, or find the link in my bio and stories) or through Cash App, listed below. Thank you for standing with Joseph!

🟢https://www.gofundme.com/f/vcw5g-josephs-journey?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1mlO4ECq2kjOPpTqWjpd6hVi924TloEJm6_KSvDyzli3Zt2mgOmVpNsWE
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12/05/2025

Background Brain tumors are life-threatening neurological conditions that develop due to uncontrolled cell growth in the brain. The survival rate of this illness is gradually decreasing due to the lack of early and accurate diagnosis of brain tumors. Multiple classification methods have been develop...

12/02/2025