In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with author and podcast host, Nora McInerny. Nora discusses her husband’s terminal brain tumor (glioblastoma multiforme) diagnosis, how they confronted his illness together, and her journey moving forward with grief upon his passing. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Maisha Robinson, neurologist and assistant professor in the department of neurology at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville where she established the clinic’s first neuropalliative care program. Dr. Robinson explains what palliative care is and how families can support their loved ones in preparing for end-of-life care.

Additional Resources:  

https://noraborealis.com/

https://ttfa.org/

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/brain-and-spinal-tumors

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/the-411-on-palliative-and-hospice-care

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/sadness-at-the-death-of-a-family-member-has-both

https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/

Social Media:  

Guest: @noraborealis (Twitter and Instagram)

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD