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THE ELIZABETH DOLE FOUNDATION
CARING FOR MILITARY FAMILIES; ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation’s military caregivers; the spouses, parents, family members and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill or injured veterans. Learn More
QUESTIONS TO ASK HOSPICE ABOUT CARE
Valuable questions to ask Hospice before you begin Palliative Care. Advice, ideas and shared experiences to make your transition smooth and easier to navigate. Learn More
GRIEF
Numbed Out: When Feelings Freeze Up After a Bereavement
Numbness is normal after a bereavement—but that can be hard to accept.
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What Is Anticipatory Grief?
18 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CRANIOTOMIES
Craniotomies are Brain Injury’s too. This list of 18 very important things you need to know about the after effects of surgery after a brain cancer diagnosis.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A BRAIN TUMOR?
Like any cancer, an early diagnosis of a malignant tumor is essential to getting the best possible results. Learn what symptoms may indicate a brain tumor and when to contact your doctor to get the earliest possible diagnosis.
FREE HELP FOR MILITARY & VETERAN CAREGIVERS
What could you do with the gift of time?
As someone who cares for a military or veteran spouse, child, parent, or friend, we know your days are packed with responsibilities. Would having an extra pair of hands help free you up to invest a little more time in yourself? Could you make it to that doctor’s appointment you’ve been meaning to get to, or sit in a park and read a book, catch up with a loved one, or just take a break?
Free respite care could be just what you’ve been looking for
POST DIAGNOSIS CHECKLIST
The trauma and shock of learning that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with brain cancer causes confusion and sometimes panic. The post diagnosis checklist can guide you through the process to ensure that the most important issues are addressed.
Cleveland Clinic and Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center
Cleveland Clinic serves patients from across the country and around the world. Their specialists, working in partnership with specialists from the Taussig Cancer Institute, offer a full range of advanced treatment options for adults and children with malignant and benign brain and spine tumors, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, radiosurgery and innovative brain tumor clinical trials.
The goal is to give our patients hope and improved quality of life through the treatment of brain and spine tumors while moving towards a cure. The Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center is a coordinated team combining research and clinical expertise to provide the best care that science and technology can offer for brain and spine tumors, one patient at a time.
Dexamethasone and Glioblastoma
Why is Dexamethasone used for brain tumors?
Dexamethasone is a steroid drug that has proven benefit in reducing the swelling (edema) caused by some brain tumors. Swelling associated with brain tumors may contribute to the symptoms produced by the tumor including headaches and neurological deficits (such as weakness and loss of speech).
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Leah Royden
The Mourning After
