Send us a message! In this episode, we chat with power couple Esther and Elman about what it means to navigate brain tumour care and recovery as young adults. Esther reflects on her experience as a young adult caregiver, the challenges and barriers she faced, and the support that helped her along the way. Together, they reflect on their shared commitment to giving back to the brain tumour community and how they continue to build a life rooted in purpose, hope and resilience. For additio...
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Send us a message! In this episode, we chat with power couple Esther and Elman about what it means to navigate brain tumour care and recovery as young adults. Esther reflects on her experience as a young adult caregiver, the challenges and barriers she faced, and the support that helped her along the way. Together, they reflect on their shared commitment to giving back to the brain tumour community and how they continue to build a life rooted in purpose, hope and resilience. For additio...
An Indigenous perspective on caregiving and loss: Navigating a brain tumour diagnosis during the pandemic
Beyond Brain Tumours
1 hour 6 minutes
1 year ago
An Indigenous perspective on caregiving and loss: Navigating a brain tumour diagnosis during the pandemic
Carolyn, who grew up in a First Nations community in southeastern New Brunswick, shares the story of her mother, Phyllis— a polio survivor and community advocate— who passed away from a brain tumour during the pandemic. In this episode, Carolyn reflects on her mother’s incredible life, her advocacy for their community, and the unique challenges they faced together during diagnosis and treatment.
Beyond Brain Tumours
Send us a message! In this episode, we chat with power couple Esther and Elman about what it means to navigate brain tumour care and recovery as young adults. Esther reflects on her experience as a young adult caregiver, the challenges and barriers she faced, and the support that helped her along the way. Together, they reflect on their shared commitment to giving back to the brain tumour community and how they continue to build a life rooted in purpose, hope and resilience. For additio...
