Being a caregiver for someone with brain cancer is emotionally and physically exhausting, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this episode of Caregiver 101, we sit down with Sylvia’s husband as he opens up about what it’s really like to support a loved one through a brain cancer diagnosis. From planning future trips to leaning on faith and community, this conversation is filled with hope, resilience, and practical advice.  

What you'll learn:

• How to maintain normalcy after a brain cancer diagnosis

• The importance of community, faith, and medical teams

• Tips for emotional well-being, for both patients and caregivers

• Real stories from families walking this path

Host:

Johanna Gomez

Award-Winning Host & Journalist

Expert:

Yazmin Odia, M.D.

Chief of Neuro-Oncology

Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute

Caregiver: 

Martin Hiriart 

(Husband of Silvia Fajardo-Hiriart)