I strive to produce an article at least once a month. Some are a pain to put together, while others flow seamlessly and are a joy to write. Sometimes the idea comes to me, quite literally, out of nowhere, other times I find myself grasping at straws, trying to think of an engaging topic or … Continue reading Traveling for Inspiration: A Writer’s Experience
My diagnosis
The latest advances in treatments, clinical trials … for brain tumours
My close friend, Andrew, who I interviewed, for example, HERE, has recently been invited to the British Neuro-Oncology Society (BNOS) conference. Seems like it was a very informative event. He was kind enough to answer a couple of questions I had and that I thought could be relevant for all brain tumour patients. Below is … Continue reading The latest advances in treatments, clinical trials … for brain tumours
The amazing human body
I often marvel at the astonishing abilities of us. Of our bodies. How we can learn new skills and heal. I wrote about this in various different ways in the context of the brain tumour. For example in this article about neuroplasticity. There are plenty more facts and capabilities that are simply fascinating. I recently … Continue reading The amazing human body
9 key factors of a long-term cancer survival
Since entering this VIP oncology universe, I've come across the "cures" and "guaranteed routes to follow" and "people who have all the answers". Most would ring the alarm bell, raise all the red flags and make me even more skeptical. I am a very pragmatic person. One who questions both the mainstream and alternative treatments. … Continue reading 9 key factors of a long-term cancer survival
Can you ever know enough?
Short answer is NO. A slightly more long-winded response is: Claiming that you know it all and have all the solutions is arrogant, ignorant, pig-headed, narrow-minded and, to be frank, makes me skeptical. You can be a renowned expert in your field. However, if you are unwilling to keep evolving or being able to admit … Continue reading Can you ever know enough?
Gift of a brain tumour
Not everyone would call their cancer/tumour a gift. I suppose it's within one's approach to a disease; some fight it, while others live with it. I wrote about this quite extensively. How I'm grateful for my tumour and dislike the war rhetoric used in oncology. While reading The Myth of Normal, I came across Will … Continue reading Gift of a brain tumour
Role of confidence
I often think where I would have been if I wasn’t self-confident. Idea for this article came when I was sitting alone in a coffee shop. My mind went to the beginning of December, month ago. The weather was really cold and it snowed. As a result of that I didn’t leave the house for … Continue reading Role of confidence
15 articles I’m most proud of writing
Sometimes, there is a bit of a discrepancy between the articles you are most proud of and those, which are the most read. This is often due to one's inflated ego, presuming people would find your work fascinating. And the general truth is that most people are attracted to private, clickbait-y, dramatic/emotional content. That's how … Continue reading 15 articles I’m most proud of writing
Trying to raise awareness
Raising awareness is not an easy task. Particularly of brain tumours, which are very complex, difficult to treat and not considered a sexy topic. This November, I set myself a goal to get some attention to this often overlooked topic. 28th October to 4th November was the International Brain Tumour Awareness Week. I did my … Continue reading Trying to raise awareness
You are dust, and to dust you shall return
I've come across an interesting Japanese wisdom: during your lifetime, each and everyone of us is assigned a specific amount of food we can eat. And when we reach our number, we die. Recently, I've encountered a similar saying but regarding breath. Everybody has their number of inhales and exhales they take during their life. … Continue reading You are dust, and to dust you shall return
Anna's Brainstorm 