The Brain Tumor Chronicles

By Esther Ciganda

As a brain tumor patient, I wanted to learn about my tumor. But I couldn't, I had lost my vision.

Through my journey, I wanted to tell family & friends about my tumor so they could underst... more

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FAQs about The Brain Tumor Chronicles:

How many episodes does The Brain Tumor Chronicles have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

The Brain Tumor Chronicles episodes:

November 24, 2022 24. How One Little Pea-Sized Gland Can Do So Much
In this episode you'll hear a quick overview of cortisol and the role it plays in the body.

And how it's a hormone produced by the Adrenal Glands but it's all controlled by the teamwork between the Pituitary Gland and the Hypothalamus.

You can read more about this important hormone here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/

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WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
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10min
November 23, 2022 23. If You’re Not Able To Smell Or Taste Your Food It’s Probably Because You’re Forgetting This...
If you’re not able to smell or taste your food it’s probably because you’re forgetting this...

Here is an episode about what may happen to you post-op if you have a pituitary adenoma removed.

Here’s a link* to the book I mentioned in the quote: https://amzn.to/3EzS95w
(*affiliate link)

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WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
...more
9min
November 22, 2022 22. Improving Your Vision & Movement Takes Time, Listen To Your Body!
22. How to Improve Your Vision & Movement Without Spending Hours on Physical Therapy**

Everything around us is about Hustle, and hurrying around. So if you encounter yourself in a period of healing & rest, you may feel the need to hurry up!

My response, do you! Take your time. You know what your body can take and how much you can push it. And no, I don’t mean to be lazy and do nothing.

Welcome back….

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WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
...more
10min
November 21, 2022 21. How Deviated Is Your Septum?
This episode is specific to pituitary adenomas and the type of surgery.

WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
...more
6min
November 20, 2022 20. Your First Steps After Surgery
Surgery is scary and after surgery is a process. A process with no exact timeline since all bodies are different.

You got this & as in the words of Henry Ford:

“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.”

So your first step after brain surgery may be scary but listen to this episode to hear 4 small steps you can take to give your body some grace and positivity in your own personal healing journey.

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WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
...more
10min
November 19, 2022 19. What Was Life Like Before FaceTime Or Any Other Video Calls?
How are you showing up for yourself or for others especially when faced with a health issue like a brain tumor?

Quote: Any fight in life, whether it is physical, mental, moral, or spiritual, how long you stay in the fight is highly dependent on your growth. — Assegid Habtewold

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WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
...more
8min
November 18, 2022 18. Should You Go Down The Rabbit Hole To Learn About Your Tumor?
Nowadays, we have so much information available to us that when we are diagnosed with something, we can go research on our own.

In this episode, I challenge you to think about going down rabbit holes. Is it the best thing for someone to do when battling something?

I'd love to hear your opinion on this topic.

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WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
...more
7min
November 17, 2022 17. Behind The Scenes of Pituitary Misfunction
Let's go behind the scenes and see what pituitary dysfunctions may occur when you have a pituitary adenoma.

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WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
...more
12min
November 16, 2022 16. What I learned On Grey’s Anatomy Was Not My Personal Experience
What was your pre-op day like? And what was your surgery day like?

I give you a glimpse into mine and why to this day I’m a little disappointed.

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WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
...more
13min
November 15, 2022 15. A Day In The Life Of A Pituitary Gland
Let's talk about the pituitary gland.

It's the master gland and it plays a key role in our daily function.

Tune in to this episode to learn about a day in the life of our pituitary gland.

And what about you? If you have or had a pituitary adenoma? what kind? Symptoms? Let me know.

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WHERE TO CONNECT:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/

• Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/

• Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/

• Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda

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WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK:

• Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588

• Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980

• Leave a review on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d

• Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda
...more
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FAQs about The Brain Tumor Chronicles:

How many episodes does The Brain Tumor Chronicles have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.