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PATIENT STORY: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Hydrocephalus Treatment
by Amy Eisenberg
This patient's headache got progressively worse causing her to be rushed to the nearest hospital for an emergency life-saving procedure. Read her story.
A Mother’s Love: Sean Hunter Research in Action Walk for Brain Cancer
by Zara Jethani
Many young people’s lives are affected by brain cancer. Read about this mother's determination to do something about it and raise money for cancer research.
PATIENT STORY: A Moyamoya Experience
by Zara Jethani
Moyamoya disease is a rare neurovascular condition caused by progressive blockage of major blood vessels supplying the brain. Read Joanna's success story.
Life After Cushing’s Disease
by Sharmyn McGraw
My Life Is Up To Me The experts say that 80 percent of any kind of success starts with personal participation. Therefore, all of you reading the Pituitary Network Association’s Newsletter are 80 percent better off in the game of life for your simplest of...
PATIENT STORY: The Evolving Role of Caregivers
by Zara Jethani
Like many people, Alice Beirne was unprepared to become a cancer caregiver. But with hope and determination, Alice and a team of relatives stepped in to help a loved one navigate through a year of cancer treatment and recovery. “It’s a journey, and every day...
PATIENT STORY: Clival Chordoma
by Amy Eisenberg
As I approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I am eternally grateful for Dr. Daniel Kelly, Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian, Dr. Chester Griffiths and their entire team. Because of these brilliant doctors and the staff at Saint Johns Health Center (now Providence), I am alive, healthy, strong and...
The Hidden Plight of Family Caregivers
by Marlon Saria
If this is the first time you are hearing that November is National Family Caregivers Month, you are not alone. Many Americans, including professional healthcare providers, are not aware that there is a month designated to promoting national recognition of family caregivers. President Clinton signed...
When a Stroke Survivor Becomes a Leader
by Zara Jethani
Pacific Stroke & Aneurysm Center’s patient support group leader Dana Rivera, tells her story from devastation to success. In the summer of 2009 at the age of 44, Dana’s life changed forever. An active, full time mother and wife, Dana Rivera suddenly experienced startling symptoms....
Cushing’s Disease: What Happens When Your Whole Life Changes?
by Sharmyn McGraw
As I walked into my favorite health food market I noticed Laurie, one of my closest girlfriends, hurrying to catch up with me. Laurie took one look at me and gasped. My heart sank and tears welled up in my eyes. The expression on her...
Traveling the Extra Mile: International Patient Stories (Part 2 of 2)
by Daniel F. Kelly
We welcome patients from around the globe and invite you to contact us. Here are a few of our patients who tell their stories. Information for International Patients Juan from Chile – Pituitary Adenoma: Finding the diagnosis was the hardest part. It took me a year;...
Last updated: August 5th, 2020