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Beyond Brain Tumours

Beyond Brain Tumours

By: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
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Beyond Brain Tumours is a podcast by, for, and about the brain tumour community. Listen in as we talk to brain tumour survivors, patients, and caregivers as they share their stories and perspectives on brain tumour treatments, research, and survivorship. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s resources, programs, and services for people affected by a brain tumour. Visit www.BrainTumour.ca.

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Episodes
  • Balancing care, recovery, and school: How support, compassion & advocacy pave the way | Part 2

    Balancing care, recovery, and school: How support, compassion & advocacy pave the way | Part 2
    May 17 2025

    Welcome back, everyone!

    In this episode, our host Ben Seewald chats with Patrick, a Registered Nurse and a brain tumour survivor. Having just started nursing school, Patrick shared his experiences facing a brain tumour as a young adult and balancing care, recovery and coursework. Together, they discuss Patrick’s journey of strength and resilience and the importance of kindness and patient advocacy.

    In part 2, Patrick dives into the heart of his support network- his family and friends, and the important role they played in supporting him through treatment, recovery and school. Patrick also discusses patient advocacy and what it means to him. Tune in for an open conversation about compassion, community and advocacy.

    For additional information, you may visit:

    Medical alert bracelets: MedicAlert Foundation Canada | We Speak When You Can't

    Support groups: Support Groups - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

    Advocating for yourself: Advocating for Yourself - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

    Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.
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    30 mins
  • Balancing care, recovery, and school: how support, compassion and advocacy pave the way | Part 1

    Balancing care, recovery, and school: how support, compassion and advocacy pave the way | Part 1
    May 15 2025

    Welcome back, everyone!

    In this episode, our host Ben Seewald chats with Patrick, a Registered Nurse and a brain tumour survivor. Having just started nursing school, Patrick shared his experiences facing a brain tumour as a young adult and balancing care, recovery and coursework. Together, they discuss Patrick’s journey of strength and resilience and the importance of kindness and patient advocacy.

    In part 2, Patrick dives into the heart of his support network- his family and friends, and the important role they played in supporting him through treatment, recovery and school. Patrick also discusses patient advocacy and what it means to him. Tune in for an open conversation about compassion, community and advocacy.

    For additional information, you may visit:

    Medical alert bracelets: MedicAlert Foundation Canada | We Speak When You Can't

    Support groups: Support Groups - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

    Advocating for yourself: Advocating for Yourself - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

    Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.
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    40 mins
  • Entrevue avec Maria, proche aidante (en français)

    Entrevue avec Maria, proche aidante (en français)
    May 8 2024

    Maria a été la proche aidante de son mari, décédé il y a plus de 6 ans d'un glioblastome.

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    48 mins
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