When Christy’s meningioma returned after surgery, she faced difficult choices about treatment and recovery. Brain Tumor Network gave her clear guidance, steady support, and two navigators who helped her move through survivorship with confidence and calm.
When Christy suddenly lost control of her movements during a church service, she knew something wasn’t right. A visit to the emergency room led to an MRI and the discovery of a grade II meningioma resting near her brain stem. Because of its location, surgeons could only remove about 90 percent of the tumor.
After surgery, Christy was told she might eventually need radiation. When scans later showed that her tumor was growing again, she decided to move forward with proton therapy—an approach she felt offered a safer path. The treatments were challenging, but Christy met each step with strength, faith, and courage.
When Christy connected with Brain Tumor Network, she was paired with both a nurse navigator and a social work navigator who became an essential part of her recovery. Her nurse navigator helped her understand the medical aspects of her diagnosis, while her social work navigator offered the empathy and practical guidance she needed to cope with daily challenges.
Christy describes her social work navigator as “one in a million,” someone who could understand her unique experience and help her find clarity and confidence through survivorship.
She hears a question where I may not have articulated it and gently guides me with possible answers and ideas. Her value cannot be measured or praised enough.
At Brain Tumor Network, we are honored to support survivors like Christy, helping them find guidance, understanding, and hope through life after a brain tumor diagnosis.
