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Patient Story: Making an Impact in Glioblastoma Treatment
The research arm at Pacific Neuroscience Institute confronts some of medicine’s biggest brain tumor challenges. Read this story about glioblastoma and the innovative clinical trial treatment a patient received.
The Pituitary Tumor That Changed A Life: Cushing’s Disease
A former pituitary tumor patient joins forces with the Pacific Pituitary Disorders Center to bring awareness to Cushing's disease and other pituitary tumor-related syndromes. Read about Sharmyn McGraw's 7-year journey.
Caregiver Chronicles: Caregiver Advocates for the Best Possible Care for Her Mother’s Glioblastoma
A motivated family caregiver advocates for the best possible care for her mother’s glioblastoma. Read about how this family navigated treatment and clinical trials for better outcomes.
Dealing with Hemifacial Spasm
Hemifacial spasm is a medical condition characterized by involuntary twitching of the muscles of facial expression affecting one side of the face. Read about a patient's experience in dealing with this condition.
The Importance of Cushing’s Disease Awareness
The root cause of many hormonal imbalances is a small pea-size gland, the pituitary, sitting at the base of the brain, which often houses the tiniest of tumors. Patient advocate, Sharmyn McGraw raises awareness for the debilitating and often over-looked Cushing’s disease.
A New Beginning: Patient with Hemifacial Spasm Finds Relief after 30 Years
A professional French horn player's hemifacial spasms were interfering with his life for over 30 years. Find out how his treatment at Pacific Neuroscience Institute lead to his journey of success.
When a Fall Turns Into a Race Against Time
What started out as a normal night in a retired nurse's life quickly turned into a race against time. Read about how a small fall landed this patient in the hospital and in the OR for emergency brain surgery.
Cancer and Survivorship
The ever-expanding scope of medicine has radically transformed our lives. Now that we are living longer, how do we deal with diseases that come along with aging? Read about cancer survivorship strategies and how to thrive.
PATIENT STORY: Rusty’s Journey to New Frontiers in Glioblastoma Treatment
Brain tumors sometimes make themselves known in baffling ways. With a trio of neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists at his side, Rusty Doms takes a journey to new frontiers of glioblastoma treatment at the leading edge of medicine.
PATIENT STORY: One Person, One Cancer
Precision medicine tailors treatment to the patient’s unique biological makeup. Dr. Santosh Kesari uses genetic profiling & targeted treatment healing one person at a time.
Last updated: August 2nd, 2017