Patient Stories
Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center patients share their inspiring stories.
Phone: 908-522-5914
Erika D.'s Story
Six months after undergoing highly specialized surgery to remove an acoustic neuroma, Erika has a message for others battling brain tumors: don’t give up.
Phil's Story
When you’re battling brain cancer, new treatment options mean hope – hope for more time with loved ones, a better quality of life and, ultimately, a cure.
Edward's Story
Nearly a year after discovering kidney cancer had spread to his brain, Edward B. heard the words, “You are disease-free in the brain” following surgery and CyberKnife treatment.
Erika's Story
After being told repeatedly her neck pain was due to stress, Erika K. discovered she had a malignant tumor in her brainstem.
Isabel's Story
When Isabel C. learned she had a complex brain tumor shortly after giving birth, she set out to find a team with expertise and compassion so she could focus on her life.
Joseph's Story
Joseph V. had the shock of his life when a CT scan and subsequent MRI showed a large tumor compressing a critical area of the brain called the internal capsule.
Kellieann's Story
A neurosurgeon and an ear, nose and throat surgeon teamed for an innovative procedure - removing a tumor through Kellieann's nose.
Lindsay's Story
When a scan revealed a large mass in her brain, Lindsay was immediately treated by the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center and had brain surgery the next day.
Mark L.'s Story
With a benign tumor pressing on his cranial nerves and compromising his quality of life, Mark didn't want to watch-and-wait. He came to our team for proactive treatment.
Mark B.'s Story
Brain tumor-induced seizures threatened to stop Mark in his tracks, but meticulously planned skull base surgery got him back to work – and white water sports – in just weeks.
Ray's Story
A former Marine, Ray A. turned to the Glasser Brain Tumor Center to help him battle a malignant brain tumor with awake surgery and personalized, targeted drug treatments.
Sam's Story
For Sam S., a sudden seizure led to a frightening discovery. A tumor and an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) had developed in his brain.
Tim's Story
Eight years after his benign brain tumor was removed, Tim M. discovered it returned. We created a digital map of his brain to aid in tumor removal and successful recovery.
