Our Stories . . . Making a Difference

The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center Blog provides updates, announcements and breaking news in science. This blog also highlights inspiring patient stories and the accomplishments and achievements of of our physicians and researchers. For more information, please contact Jenna Lewis, editor.

'It was insane': A battle against 100 miles, cancer

Click here to read about how Duke patient Nester Paonessa finished a 100-mile race while battling a grade IV glioblastoma brain tumor.

June 07, 2017

Brain Cancer Patient Meets Biological Daughters

Duke brain tumor patient Sean Bunn unites with biological daughters: listen to his story here!

May 22, 2017

Walking the Tight-Rope: How A Brain Tumor Nurse Gained Her Footing

Sometimes forced to make life-or-death decisions, it’s no wonder why many nurses feel like they are tight-rope acrobats in today’s health care...

May 09, 2017

"Angels" Gather to Support The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center

More than 4,000 participants from across the U.S. came together on Saturday, April 29, to show support and raise funds to ensure ongoing brain...

May 08, 2017

Charging the Bull: Brain Tumor Survivor Won't Surrender

If 43-year-old Gabe Stewart were a matador, he would likely be a bull’s worst enemy. Just ask his wife of 19 years, Tera, or his two kids, a 13-...

April 10, 2017

Brain Trust: Cutting-Edge Treatments for Glioblastoma on the Rise

When Ryan DeGrand was diagnosed with glioblastoma, he came to Duke for treatment. Read about his journey and the game-changing therapy here.

April 04, 2017