Author Archives: Jessica Oldwyn

About Jessica Oldwyn

On April 13th, 2010 at age 29, Jessica was diagnosed with a tennis ball sized brain tumor. The classification is an infiltrating/diffuse astrocytoma (a type of glioma) tumor. Within several days she underwent a partially awake craniotomy, with a second emergency brain surgery to follow. This is her life, living with a brain tumor. Visit her website at jessicaoldwyn.blogspot.com

Toom-ah? What Stinkin’ Toom-ah!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jessica Oldwyn

Below is the first of several guest posts to Survivorship Partners’ blog. Jessica is a walking definition of advocacy and really illustrates how vital being proactive is in survivorship.  What can we learn from her in advocating for yourself or … Continue reading →

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