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March 10, 2008 – Caring for the Brain Tumor Patient: Family Caregiver Burden and Unmet Needs

Through interviews with caregivers, this study documents that caregivers spend an extraordinary amount of time and energy providing uncompensated care that is physically, emotionally, socially, and/or financially demanding.

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February 26, 2008 – Run With Team McGraw in Nashville!

See this exciting video sharing why our Team McGraw runners support the Tug McGraw Foundation and join us for the Country Music ½ Marathon in Nashville this April 26. Send us an email, fill out an application, grab your shoes and join in the fun!

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February 12, 2008 – Wellness Community: We Are A Team

Dawn and Mo Ostroff maintain a delicate balance of caring for one another as Dawn takes special steps to take care of herself while also serving as a loving and dedicated caregiver to her husband Mo following his diagnosis of a glioblastoma brain tumor. Here they share their story and some personal insights on healthy caregiving.

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February 11, 2008 – Stress and Quality of Life in Brain Cancer Survivors

Dr. Stephen T. Keir of the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University is awarded the Young Investigator Award at the Chicago Supportive Oncology Conference for his enlightening study of stress as it relates to long-term survival in brain cancer.

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January 8, 2008 – “Brains Together for a Cure” 5K Walk in Rochester, MN

At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, an inspired group of nurses, clinicians, and patients joined together for this first celebrated event, bringing national exposure and raising more than $35,000 for the fight against brain tumors.

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January 8, 2008 – Team McGraw Runners Featured in Inside Texas Running

The story of our first Team McGraw marathon runners continues to resonate as two of our runners, Dean Brown and Jeff McMahon, share their thoughts on running and the impact this event has had on our mission of brain tumor research with Inside Texas Running magazine.

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January 8, 2008 – A Wellness Community Caregiver Profile: Connie Galeener

Starting this January, we are happy to be showcasing contributions to our website from The Wellness Community, an outstanding support organization with a special understanding of the needs of caregivers. This month’s contribution shares the personal story of Connie Galeener and her struggle to care for herself as well as the patients within her family.

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January 7, 2008 – Work Productivity in Brain Tumor Survivors

As more and more cancer survivors return to work, studies are beginning to document the long-term effects of symptom burden on work productivity. This 2007 study seeks to determine the work limitations of malignant brain tumor survivors.

Read more in "Brain Cancer in the News."