Episode 97 | Samarrah's Story: A Son with an Ependymoma Brain Tumor

My guest today, Samarrah, is sharing her story about her son being diagnosed with a brain tumor. I encourage you to be present as you listen to her story and take the wisdom she is offering.

In this episode, we talk about…

[1:49] Introducing Samarrah and her family

[2:53] Getting the diagnosis of an ependymoma brain tumor

[6:19] Processing the brain tumor diagnosis

[8:44} Treatment for ependymoma

[12:43] The role of parents in a child's cancer treatment

[15:32] Finding support and community

[19:13] How Samarrah's daughter handled the situation

[23:21] What helped Samarrah to cope with her son's diagnosis and treatment

[26:59] What Samarrah's son has taught her throughout this process

[28:06] The importance of a high-quality hospital experience and medical team

[29:43] How Samarrah plans to help her son process this experience

[31:15] Life post-diagnosis

[32:23] Samarrah's book and the foundation she and her husband created to support ependymoma research

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