Brian's fight against Glioblastoma

Hi, my name is Denise, I'm reaching out to you during one of the most difficult times my sister Stephanie, and her fiancé Brian have faced. Brian was given the worst news anyone could ever imagine. Unfortunately, it seems to be that good people are constantly faced with the worst circumstances - Brian was recently diagnosed with cancer, specifically glioblastoma or GBM. Glioblastoma, an aggressive and fast-growing brain tumor with no cure, the average life expectancy is 18 months. Glioblastoma is one of the hardest cancers to treat. This diagnosis has brought unimaginable pain and hardship to their lives that was never expected.

This started suddenly, unexpectedly and aggressively with no warning. On Christmas Eve 2024 Brian was enjoying Christmas dinner, the next he was in critical condition with a brain bleed in the ICU. The brain bleed found to be due to a tumor with a diameter of roughly 4 centimeters in his frontal lobe also causing seizures. We almost lost him before he even made it to the operating table. During his hospital stay Brian has had two craniotomies.

Thankfully he overcame the 1st hurdle, and his surgeon was able to remove majority of the tumor. Unfortunately, due to the nature of GBM it’s aggressiveness and rate of survival we know that the battle isn't over. With extensive research and discussions with his doctors, Brian has come to understand the expected tolls (financial, emotional, physical) that this will take on him.

While hospitalized his fiancé Stephanie, has been busy with work, their pets, bills and doing everything she can to get him the best care possible. While this is no easy task, she doesn't let anything deter her from aiding Brian during this difficult time. We are looking for monetary help for his treatment and everything headed our way. Every donation will go directly toward his care, meals, transportation, bills, and will make a huge difference in our ability to keep supporting Brian during his fight. Please if you cannot donate, please could you share this we would greatly appreciate it! The further this reaches the better chance we have of hitting our goal. Anything would be helpful thank you taking your time to read this! Have a blessed day!

-Brian and Stephanie