Anthony

Ependymoma survivor, Anthony, shares his journey with ependymoma and a motivating message. “It's not easy and a lot of times and moments in your life it feels like, Why me? You are beautiful and you are special, rare gem. And I mean that with all of my heart because you are one of a kind. You have this thing that no one else has and you have the power to inspire people.” Hear more.

[@helenebock2684]

This mom of a 15 year survivor thanks you for sharing your story and your heart. May a long happy life be yours! ❤️

[@leedee4968]

Hang in there brother , I had a 12 hour brain surgery only fourth ventricle between the cerebellum and the brain stem for an ependymoma 27 years ago and I'm still kicking by the Grace of Gawd✔️

[@kevinmoore2501]

You’re far from alone, Anthony. I had a similar case when I was 15 years old, and, after surgery twice, radiotherapy, and now, chemotherapy, as well as adjunct radiotherapy, I was in the same boat, but, my ependymoma wasn't in the spine, it was in the posterior fossa, just above my brain stem. Lots of therapy, and about 10 years later, I feel like I am where I was before my diagnosis. Stay strong, and focused on recovery. I wish you the best.

[@CERNFoundation]

Thanks for sharing Kevin. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with. You can learn more about ependymoma and available resources on our website at cern-foundation.org.

[@kionabegshisown8043]

Which who grade was the ependymoma.