Hello, everyone! I hope you're all doing well. This is just a quick update episode on how my day at the hospital went. I have to apologize for the audio quality being a bit bad. I was tired and definitely a little dehydrated. I usually drink plenty of water before recording anything but I definitely didn't do all of my normal things before sitting down. 

Thank you so much for taking some time out of your day to listen. It means so much to me. 

I hope you have a great weekend! I love you all!

 

Chris

Hello! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we have a great interview with my friend Stephen who lives in Dublin, Ireland. He takes us along as he explains how his stable life was suddenly flipped upside down. He talks about his surgery, recovery, and treatment. In addition, we cover some of his post radiation side effects and how he has found something that reliably works for him. 

Every journey will be different. What works for one person, or even a group of people, may not work for you or your loved one. Always speak with your doctor but do not be afraid you be your own advocate. The same goes for your loved ones. 

While not all of us can physically do the same things, diet makes a huge difference in the fight against brain cancer. One diet may not work for someone else. Find what works for you. 

I want to thank Stephen so much for coming on to share his  story and experiences with all of us.

If any of you would like to come on, do not hesitate to reach out! Thank you all so much for listening! I appreciate all of you taking the time to listen to this show. I really enjoy doing it and as we get closer to the 1 year anniversary of the show, I'm determined to keep going.

Have a wonderful evening! I love you all!

 

Chris

I just wanted to update everyone on how my appointments went, along with the results of my MRI! I mentioned the upcoming changes for brain tumor classification system. The episode I referenced is this one:

https://braincancerpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-6-idh-mgmt-explained/I hope that you are all doing well and feel free to contact me for anything!Chris

Let's kick off 2021 with listening to Paddy from Ireland who was kind enough to come onto the show and share his journey with a brain tumor. He talks about how he noticed the gradual changes which led to the tumor being discovered, the treatment he received, and how having the tumor has changed his life.We also briefly discuss some of the differences between the healthcare system in Ireland and the US. 

I want to give a huge thank you to Paddy for coming on and sharing his experiences with all of us! 

This was my first time doing a show like this and I hope that you all enjoy it! It was enjoyable to edit and I've been trying to get better each time. The important part is just hearing our conversation but I wanted to make it an enjoyable listening experience no matter how you listen! If you have any tips, feel free to send them to me. This took me a little bit to edit, but I learned so much from it. If any of you would like to do something similar, just send me an email at [email protected] and we can work something out for both of our schedules! We all had a bit more time in 2020 but that won't stop me from working hard in 2021. Once again, thank you Paddy!

Thank you all so much for your support! It means so much to me and I want to keep this going for as long as I can!

 

Chris

First thing. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much for the support you have shown me since I started this in March 2020. I've had a great time doing this and learning as I go. I promise that I won't stop learning and trying to improve each time.

I've met some amazing people and I get excited every time I hear from someone. It might sound cheesy, but it's true. It's rewarding to me to even think that people have taken time out of their hectic lives to listen to this!Thank you all. 2020 has been a very difficult year, but each and every one of you have made this year so much better!

 

Chris

First off, I want to apologize for some of the audio in this episode. I didn't realize that my mic was picking up every tiny noise and I eliminated as much as I could. I'm going to be a bit more observant and drink extra water next time as well. Thank you for understanding.

I wanted to briefly run down what the prep work before starting radiation therapy consists of and share how it went for me. I've included pictures of a couple things I kept from my treatment as a reminder of everything I've been through. 

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/radiation/basics.html

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Side-Effects-of-Radiation-Therapy.aspx

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_(unit)

https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/how-cancer-treated/radiation-therapy/what-expect-when-having-radiation-therapy

https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/radiation-therapy-brain

Hello! This is just a short update after my day at the hospital on Friday, December 18th! I was trying some different EQ settings and I'm still trying to find what sounds level and not too bad. Thank you so much for tuning in. I'm going to be recording again very soon as well as making an episode outlining some of my goals for 2021. This past year has been a little bit hectic for all of us. We're almost through it though.

 

Chris

I just wanted to say happy Thanksgiving to all of you out there! I'm so thankful for each and every one of you and how you have made such a positive impact on my life!No matter where you are in the world, Thanksgiving or not, tell someone "thank you" today. Reach out to someone, tell someone who has helped you in any way. This doesn't need to be a one day only thing either! Spread some positivity! We are all in similar but different journeys. It can be very difficult. That's why we need to appreciate the time we do have and share a little positivity. The world needs it right now!

Finally, I know the audio quality on this episode is not great. I forgot to move my foam pads and didn't have my usual prerecording things available. I tried to clean it up as best I could, but I was pretty much just talking and tried using a different recording position for my mouth and mic. I'm going to test a few other positions for the mic/mouth to reduce annoying noises. Thank you all. For everything.Chris

Hello! I just wanted to update everybody after my MRI and treatment. I was hoping to record today but due to a whole lot of noise from outside, I have a massive headache and I will try to tomorrow! Unless, the same thing happens again. Which, does seem likely. Thank you all so much for your support! I also posted the link to the BPM which is my go-to spot after my MRIs.

 

Chris

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Hello! Thank you all for taking the time to listen to the episode! In this episode, we go over some of the more common medications you'll hear about when dealing with a brain tumor diagnosis. Please check out the links provided below for additional information. 

Feel free to contact me for anything you need at [email protected] 

Links from the episode:

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/dexamethasone-side-effects.html

https://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/medications-treat-seizures

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/keppra-side-effects.html

https://www.drugs.com/zofran.html

https://www.drugs.com/article/taking-your-medicine.html

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8486-4217/lamictal-oral/lamotrigine-chewable-dispersible-tablet-oral/details#