A few weeks ago, I attended a conference organised by the International Brain Tumor Alliance (IBTA). It took place in Vienna over the course of three days. I encountered a few familiar faces, including former colleague and established new connections and friendships. It was a great opportunity to see what everyone else is doing, globally, … Continue reading International Brain Tumour Conference 2023
Month: July 2023
Power of neuroplasticity
When I first started having problems with my right hand while brushing teeth I thought: gosh, I'll never be able to switch to my left hand. Now, more than three years later, I not only brush my teeth with my left hand, I learnt to write with it also. Something I thought was impossible. This … Continue reading Power of neuroplasticity
Healed, but not cured
For way over these 10 years, living with my brain tumour, I have encountered "the war rhetoric", the victim mentality, power of prayer, miracle treatments, ... The list just goes on. (I have expressed my views on the words like "battle", "war", "fight", defeat", "warrior", "loosing a battle" and so on HERE. People talk about … Continue reading Healed, but not cured
Double trouble (not really)
I have written this blog in english since the very beginning. The reasons are many: most of my audience is from english-speaking countries, english is (sorry to say) a universal language and I feel the most comfortable communicating in it. This being said, I realise there is a significant portion of my "audience", who doesn't … Continue reading Double trouble (not really)
Anna's Brainstorm 