Download or read book Surviving and Thriving written by Tim B. Ward and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Brain Tumor Survivor's Story. Tim B. Ward's book takes you through his story of being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of twenty-six. Very real details of his story are presented of near death experiences through treatments and recovery. He must deal with the aftermath of gaining a new diagnosis of partial epilepsy. Tim struggles emotionally as well, questioning faith, and facing constant bitterness and anger. However, ultimately he discovers the gifts that come from an experience like this. He gains purpose and a want for an abundant life. This survival story will inspire anyone facing obstacles in their life.

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Download or read book Straight Outta Brain Surgery written by Patient Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This journal is a perfect gift for friends and family, male or female. Other features of this notebook are: - 120 pages - 6x9 inches - matte cover This book is convenient for writing. It has the perfect size to carry anywhere for journaling and note taking.

Download or read book The Other Side of the Rainbow written by Mickey Antu-Urias and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At 8:37 on a Saturday evening, Mickey Antu-Urias's husband, Joel, made the most important phone call of his life. This phone call set in motion events that would ultimately save Mickey's life. Within six hours, Mickey had undergone brain surgery, the first of three such surgeries she would have over the next three weeks. Mickey had suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, and her survival was a modern day miracle. An incredible medical team, supportive family and friends, and extensive therapy have kept Mickey alive and well. But not all who suffer brain aneurysms are as fortunate as Mickey. Many will die or emerge permanently disabled. Mickey's tale is one of blessings, perseverance, and faith. The Other Side of the Rainbow offers Mickey's firsthand account of her fight to survive a ruptured brain aneurysm. Mickey takes readers inside the world of an aneurysm survivor and explains warning signs, contributing factors, and methods of early detection for brain aneurysms. The Other Side of the Rainbow is a powerful story of survival and a much-needed tool for raising awareness in hopes that others will be able to tell their stories of survival just as Mickey has.

Download or read book They Call Me The Miracle The Carmen Rice Story written by Randy R. Harris and published by Ambassador International. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is a major worldwide public health problem and is the second leading cause of death in the United States. In 2018, there were seventeen million new cancer cases and 9.5 million cancer deaths worldwide. Seemingly, everyone has been affected by or knows of someone who is affected by the disease. In 2004, doctors discovered that Carmen Rice had a stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme brain tumor, one of the deadliest of all cancers—the same cancer which killed John McCain, Edward Kennedy, and Beau Biden. After being diagnosed with a glioblastoma tumor, twenty-nine-year-old Brittany Maynard made headline news when she moved to Oregon to die with dignity. Carmen’s doctor gave her six months to live, but with her faith in God and tenacious spirit, Carmen just kept beating the odds. After all these years, Carmen is “off the map” and into uncharted territory. They Call Me "The Miracle" is her story.

Download or read book Do Not Close Your Eyes written by Benjamin Kumi Anim and published by Prekese Stories. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it like to have brain surgery? How would you feel if a doctor told you there's a 2-year-old clot of blood, 5.5cm in size, sleeping nonchalantly in the cubicle of your noble brain right now? What if they told you that it'd cost you $50,000 to treat it? What would you do? Who would you go to? And do you know that you are at risk? Do you know what an aneurysm is? Do Not Close Your Eyes offers a memorable insight into the life of a man who was supposed to die two years ago due to a giant aneurysm that had grown in his brain and the angels that saved his life. With unbelievable forthrightness and empathy, Benjamin Kumi Anim with Paa Kofi Botchwey offers garden-fresh hope and new encouragement to those of you facing 'Korle-Gonno' and 'Agbogbloshie' tear-jerking circumstances, especially those of you on your hospital beds, thinking all is lost-thinking it's time to close your eyes, time to give up, time to quit, time to die. If you could check your watch right now, you'd realize that it's time to open your eyes widely.

Download or read book Brain Surgery Survivor written by Owthornes Notebooks and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brain surgery is not a nice thing at all but if you or someone you know has gotten through it this useful notepad is sure to raise a smile. This notebook is the perfect way to record any and everything, you could imagine. Write a diary- list all your secrets, keep a daily travel, fitness, gym, health, work, school, college, log or use it for daily gratitude and planning. Journal- Write down everything related to work in a handy journal all in one place, write clients, details, to-do lists etc. Note/lists- General notes about home, work, hobbies, interests, people, family, friends, holidays and travel, shopping lists, to-do's and much more. Gift- This notebook makes the perfect gift for family, friends or yourself, sometimes a little self love hurts nobody. Ideas log- like me you probably have many ideas and need somewhere to write them down, you could keep them all handy in one awesome notepad. This pad also makes a great gift, featuring a great design and blank lined pages, scroll on up and claim your copy today. Lined pages handy 6 x 9 bag size fantastic design perfect gift

Download or read book Hope Heals written by Katherine Wolf and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When all seems lost, where can you find hope? Katherine and Jay Wolf married right after college and sought adventure far from home in Los Angeles, CA. As they pursued their dreams--she as a model and he as a lawyer--they planted their lives in the city and their church community. Their son, James, came along unexpectedly in the fall of 2007, and just six months later, everything changed in a moment for this young family. On April 21, 2008, as James slept in the other room, Katherine collapsed, suffering a massive brain stem stroke without warning. Miraculously, Jay came home in time and called for help. Katherine was immediately rushed into brain surgery, though her chance of survival was slim. As the sun rose the next morning, the surgeon proclaimed that Katherine had survived the removal of part of her brain, though her future recovery was uncertain. Yet in that moment, there was a spark of hope. Through forty days on life support in the ICU and nearly two years in full-time brain rehab, that small spark of hope was fanned into flame. Hope Heals documents Katherine and Jay's journey as they struggled to regain Katherine's quality of life and as she relearned to talk, eat, and walk. As Katherine returned home with a severely disabled body but a completely renewed purpose, she and Jay committed to celebrating this gift of a second chance by embracing life fully, even though that life looked very different than they could have ever imagined. As you uncover Katherine and Jay's remarkable story, you'll be encouraged to: Find lasting hope in the midst of struggle Embrace the unexpected Welcome God's miracles into your everyday life In the midst of continuing hardships, both in body and mind, Katherine and Jay found what we all long to find: a hope that heals the most broken place--our souls. Let Hope Heals be your guide along the way. Praise for Hope Heals: "As I read this book, tears streamed from my eyes even as joy flooded my heart. Jay and Katherine are a raw yet refreshing testimony to the unshakable trustworthiness of God amidst the unimaginable trials of life. This book reminds all of us where hope can be found in a world where none of us know what the next day holds." --David Platt, author of the New York Times bestseller Radical and president of the International Mission Board "Hope Heals is a beautiful, true story that illustrates the love and protection God has for us even in the darkest times of our lives. Katherine and Jay's dedication to each other and the Lord through their most devastating season is inspiring. This book will help your heart believe that He sees, He knows, He cares, and He is still working miracles today!" --Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

Download or read book Welcome To Katie s Brain written by Katie Kaiser Smith and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At 41 years old, Katie was diagnosed with inoperable, terminal brain cancer. She immediately started writing a daily diary to inform her friends and family of her health and ongoing treatment. That daily blog was so therapeutic for her that she continued writing it for four years, chronicling everything from her diagnosis and treatment to her physical, mental, and spiritual transformation as well as evolving relationships with family and friends. She survived through tears, laughter, support, and sheer will—and is here to tell you how. About the Author: Katie Kaiser Smith has been married for 20 years and is a mother of two children. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her family. Prior to being diagnosed with brain cancer, she worked as a Child Development specialist.

Download or read book Surviving Head Trauma written by Terry Smith and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes life doesnt always unfold the way you plan. On July 20, 1984 while at USMC Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia, a young Marine was a passenger in a three-ton troop transport vehicle that, while traveling at sixty-five miles per hour, flipped and rolled several times, finally coming to rest upside down. Several Marines were dead, but one man was still alive. He was Terry Smith. After dying twice during brain surgery on that fateful day, Terry Smith has since learned to adjust to the limitations that accompany Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). At Bethesda Naval Hospital, Terry learned to walk, talk, eat, think, and live again, but learning to cope with seizures, anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, and memory loss did not happen overnightor even after two decades. It is only through years of trial and error that Terry has learned to make the transition from pre-TBI to post-TBI, proving that the healing process is never-ending for head trauma patients. Terry Smith is a true survivor who has defied the odds. Today he shares his inspirational story of hope for the future for TBI patients, their families, doctors, and anyone who has insurmountable obstacles to overcome.

Download or read book But My Brain Had Other Ideas written by Deb Brandon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2017 USA Best Book Awards Finalist in Autobiography/Memoir When Deb Brandon discovered that cavernous angiomas—tangles of malformed blood vessels in her brain—were behind the terrifying symptoms she'd been experiencing, she underwent one brain surgery. And then another. And then another. And that was just the beginning. The book also includes an introduction by Connie Lee, founder and president of the Angioma Alliance. Unlike other memoirs that focus on injury crisis and acute recovery, But My Brain Had Other Ideas follows Brandon’s story all the way through to long-term recovery, revealing without sugarcoating or sentimentality Brandon’s struggles—and ultimate triumph.

Download or read book Hitch Your Wagon to a Shooting Star written by Nancy Lee Parker and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent data shows that, on average, approximately 1.7 million people sustain some form of brain injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Each year, injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and causes permanent disability, if too severe. HITCH YOUR WAGON TO A SHOOTING STAR is a self-help book for all survivors of brain injuries (slight or severe) to help them put their lives back on track. The book tells a survivor's true story of how she came full circle in her recovery after having a brain aneurysm, coupled with spinal meningitis acquired in the hospital, which left her paralyzed on one side with the loss of many cognitive abilities. She tells how she has coped with the aftermath of losing aptitudes and abilities and becoming a person with a disability. She returned to college, received her Master's Degree, and is now a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, dedicated to helping other survivors.

Download or read book A Journey to Life written by Jishy Seby and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2019-10-09 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want a healthy life? The basis for a healthy life – a healthy diet – is often neglected. A healthy diet can do miracles and bring out a wonderful individual. Jishy Seby, passionate about healthy diet, shares her knowledge and experiences for everyone to follow a healthy life. A Journey to life has two parts: the first part offers a comprehensive overview of what should be included in one’s daily menu throughout life. Readers would discover the importance of every food and the role it plays in life. The second part takes you to the real-life experience of the author while undergoing brain surgery and to face life with hope and courage. It offers a long term approach to make the right food choices and to reach the ultimate goal – a long, healthy, happy and contented life.

Download or read book Thank God I Had a Stroke written by Barbara Gabogrecan and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is devastating when a busy person who thrives on setting goals and meeting them is suddenly struck with a serious illnessa situation made worse if the person is responsible for caring for others. Barbara Gabogrecan had always been a busy woman with a plan, one who thrived on setting goals and meeting them. In addition to her many professional responsibilities, she was caring for her blind and deaf ninety-year-old mother who was battling dementia. Her husbands chronic back condition left him bedridden much of the time. She didnt have the time or energy to deal with any moreand thats when her own life was changed in an instant, when she had, in quick succession, a stroke and subsequent surgery for a brain tumour. For many people, that would have been the final straw, but for Barbara, it was the chance to rise above her adversity and not just survive but prosper. Her extraordinary life experiences and accomplishments shaped her character, and now she shares her journey to recovery in candid detail with humour and compassion. Barbara tells her story in the hope of inspiring those who are living with a serious illness or are caring for someone who is.

Download or read book My Fight for Recovery written by Rob Plaskas and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2020-02-26 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some would label Rob Plaskas as disabled, while others may call him a victim. Truth be told, he is a survivor and a fighter. “My Fight for Recovery: A Story of Overcoming Life Threatening Brain Surgery” is his first-hand account of the tragedy and terror he experienced, who he was, and what he has become. Over time he learned to confront his circumstances and embrace his new reality. He found courage and strength to reinvent himself and charted his own path to succeed in his new life. This memoir is about his recovery from a brain hemorrhage during brain surgery. It caused the equivalent of a major stroke, leaving him unable to speak, write, read or comprehend, and left him with rightsided paralysis. It caused severe damage to his short-term memory and made him dependent on anti-seizure medicine. His recovery shows how some survivors of severe brain injuries can recover and have a productive life if they work hard at their physical, speech, cognitive, and emotional therapies.

Download or read book HeadStrong written by Heather L. Rendulic and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life never goes as planned. Follow the unique story of a young woman who suffered through five uncontrollable brain hemorrhages and brain surgery that left her paralyzed. Gain insight and perspective from her and her family as she chose to embark on the fight of her life to regain independence. Hard times are inevitable, but you have control over how you react to them. Learn how to change your perspective and feel empowered amid your toughest battles. Learn how to control an uncontrollable situation. Learn how to be Head Strong. Endorsement: I work with many authors to help them get their story out to the world. I am incredibly proud and honored to have worked with Heather and her wonderful parents as this story evolved into the book you are holding in your hands now. Of all the books I have been involved with, this book is one of the most inspiring I have ever read. Heather is courageous, determined and has a true heart to use the setbacks and challenges in her life as a way to inspire people and help them transform their own lives. Headstrong will have a global impact on many people and I look forward to working with Heather for many years to come. -Andrew Jobling, Bestselling Author and International motivational speaker. About the Author: Heather L. Rendulic wants to live in a world where everyone feels empowered when they face life's challenges. She knows how hard life can get. As a young stroke and brain surgery survivor, she learned the tools needed to become an overcomer. When she's not working as a Human Resources Professional, Heather is sharing her message of hope as a motivational speaker/mentor, and sharing the art of finding beauty in the chaos.

Download or read book Living with Brain Tumors written by Peter McLaren Black and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, 100,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a brain tumor. With his new book, Dr. Peter Black fills a gap in the lay readership, providing an accessible medical resource for adult patients and their families. Dr. Black, who has operated on more than 3,000 patients with brain tumors, is uniquely qualified to discuss both clinical treatment of and research into brain tumors. This invaluable resource tells patients everything they need to know to understand and address their diagnosis, in a four-part structure: • "What is a Brain Tumor?" provides straightforward information about how brain tumors are diagnosed, the different types of tumors and how they develop, and where to go for treatment. • "Coping with Shock" addresses the emotional impact of the diagnosis on the patient and their family, offering specific advice on support groups and how to managing work and finances during your treatment. • "Treatment options" outlines the complex array of available treatments in a sequential, logical, and thorough manner, enabling readers to make informed decisions. • "Recovery" describes how to deal with the aftermath, addressing issues ranging from physical scars to speech and occupational therapy. Dr. Black believes that more than half of brain tumor cases can be resolved with relatively minor side effects or none at all. Equipped with this informative book, patients and their family and friends can learn how to fight brain tumors effectively, putting them on the path to wellness.