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Seizure on the Fireline Led to Brain Tumor Diagnosis
A quiet afternoon on a slow-moving fire turned into a life-altering moment when a teammate spotted Tyler having a seizure under a tree.
That fast call and a helicopter ride set off a chain of decisions where a six-hour surgery removed most of a surprise brain tumor. What followed wasn't a collapse—it was a deliberate rebuild.
What we cover:
The Day Everything Changed
Seizure recognized by a teammate on the fireline
Helicopter evacuation and first MRI showing mass
Surgery & Diagnosis
Six-hour brain tumor surgery and rapid early recovery
Pathology confirming grade three astrocytoma
Honest conversations with specialists about what comes next
Treatment Plan: The Standard Stack
Radiation mask fitting and daily treatment routine
Oral chemo schedule: five days a month for a year
Seizure medication and six-month driving restriction
Quarterly MRIs to track progress
Metabolic & Supportive Strategies
Ketogenic eating and measured ketosis
Intermittent fasting protocols
Red light therapy for mitochondrial health
Methylene blue, meditation, and cold exposure
Why we're stacking everything that might help
Navigating the System
How to select specialists and get second opinions
Off-label medications: what to vet and how to avoid scammers
Understanding incentives in medicine
Key fact: primary brain cancers rarely spread outside the brain
What Hasn't Changed
Still building, still hunting, still showing up for the team
Why the mission matters more than ever
Stubbornly hopeful and relentlessly practical
The Bottom Line:
This isn't a collapse story. It's a roadmap for fighting smart—combining proven medical treatment with evidence-based supportive strategies while avoiding the noise and scams that prey on desperate people.
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[00:00:00] Seizure On The Fireline
[00:09:45] Breaking The News And Next Steps
[00:14:30] Choosing A Surgical Team In Denver
[00:20:00] Surgery Day And Early Recovery
[00:25:30] Waiting On Pathology And Results
[00:39:30] Off‐Label Protocols And Scams
[00:45:00] Radiation Mask, Routine, And Side Effects
[00:55:00] Hope, Skepticism, And Next Milestones
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By The JourneymanA quiet afternoon on a slow-moving fire turned into a life-altering moment when a teammate spotted Tyler having a seizure under a tree.
That fast call and a helicopter ride set off a chain of decisions where a six-hour surgery removed most of a surprise brain tumor. What followed wasn't a collapse—it was a deliberate rebuild.
What we cover:
The Day Everything Changed
Seizure recognized by a teammate on the fireline
Helicopter evacuation and first MRI showing mass
Surgery & Diagnosis
Six-hour brain tumor surgery and rapid early recovery
Pathology confirming grade three astrocytoma
Honest conversations with specialists about what comes next
Treatment Plan: The Standard Stack
Radiation mask fitting and daily treatment routine
Oral chemo schedule: five days a month for a year
Seizure medication and six-month driving restriction
Quarterly MRIs to track progress
Metabolic & Supportive Strategies
Ketogenic eating and measured ketosis
Intermittent fasting protocols
Red light therapy for mitochondrial health
Methylene blue, meditation, and cold exposure
Why we're stacking everything that might help
Navigating the System
How to select specialists and get second opinions
Off-label medications: what to vet and how to avoid scammers
Understanding incentives in medicine
Key fact: primary brain cancers rarely spread outside the brain
What Hasn't Changed
Still building, still hunting, still showing up for the team
Why the mission matters more than ever
Stubbornly hopeful and relentlessly practical
The Bottom Line:
This isn't a collapse story. It's a roadmap for fighting smart—combining proven medical treatment with evidence-based supportive strategies while avoiding the noise and scams that prey on desperate people.
Find The Journeyman App here:
Google Play Store:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.livetjm.thejourneyman&pli=1
Apple App Store:
apps.apple.com/us/app/tjm-the-journeyman/id6503902863
Visit Our Website
livetjm.com/home
Our Sponsor Mile Supplements
milesupplements.com/pages/the-journeyman-tjm
[00:00:00] Seizure On The Fireline
[00:09:45] Breaking The News And Next Steps
[00:14:30] Choosing A Surgical Team In Denver
[00:20:00] Surgery Day And Early Recovery
[00:25:30] Waiting On Pathology And Results
[00:39:30] Off‐Label Protocols And Scams
[00:45:00] Radiation Mask, Routine, And Side Effects
[00:55:00] Hope, Skepticism, And Next Milestones