12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 12
Angela Scalisi, Chair Brain Cancer Canada
“To me, hope is one of the most powerful human emotions. Hope can fuel positivity, offer comfort in our darkest hour, and most importantly give us the courage to keep going.
My family was first impacted by brain cancer 12 years ago. Since then, at many points along the way, it felt like there was little to be hopeful for. Yet, hope was the only thing we could cling to. We hoped for new treatments, we hoped for time….we hoped for a miracle.
As I reflect, the miracle we hoped for was called science.
Over the last decade, I have witnessed progress in brain cancer research of epic proportions; precision medicine which helps doctors identify treatments that are more likely to have impact based on a patient’s genes and genetic profile of their tumour; immunotherapies that enable scientists and healthcare providers to use the body’s own immune system to target cancer cells; and neuro-surgical technologies that help surgeons remove more cancer cells while preserving healthy ones.
Every step forward is aimed at helping patients have more time, improving the quality of their time, and building the science that will lead to the discovery of new and effective treatment options.
We still have a journey ahead of us, but it is one filled with promise.
That is why Brain Cancer Canada remains the force that fills me with hope. Finding a cure is an all-encompassing effort requiring an army of people who come together with shared purpose: Our donors fuel research, which in turn supports the work of doctors and scientists, ultimately guiding us toward new treatments and improved outcomes for brain cancer patients and their loved ones.
As hope does not waiver in the face of adversity, neither will Brain Cancer Canada or the incredible community that supports it. Together, we will remain steadfast and resolute throughout our journey, and we will never lose hope.”
Angela Scalisi
Chair, Brain Cancer Canada
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