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On Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, my niece, Karolina found herself on the receiving end of a miserable migraine, or what she thought was a migraine. After a visit to the ER at NYU, a 7cm mass in her frontal lobe was discovered. On December 10th, she underwent a near-total resection of the tumor at MassGeneral.
On December 20, 2021, pathology reported that it was a Grade 4 Anaplastic Astrocytoma, IDH mutant, brain cancer.
While the diagnosis is undoubtedly daunting, Karolina's resilience in the face of adversity serves as a profound source of inspiration and admiration. She is fortunate to have an exceptional team of medical professionals at The Pappas Center, coupled with the unwavering support of family and friends.
On October 20, 2024, the SMILEY STRONG TEAM, will participate in the New England Brain Tumor Walk at DCR Mother's Rest at Carson Beach, 125 William J. Day Boulevard, Boston, MA. Join me, my family, and hundreds of other people on this important day.
National Brain Tumor Society is fiercely committed to finding a cure for brain tumors. They are aggressively driving strategic research and advocating for public policies that meet the critical needs of the brain tumor community. Your support ensures this important work will continue.
I am uniting with others to make a difference in the fight against brain tumors. I am passionate about this cause, so I’m taking action. I need your help in this fight. National Brain Tumor Society will not rest until a cure exists - but more needs to be done. Please join in my effort! Thank you very much for your support.
