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Actor Craig Russell on Staying Positive during his Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Actor Craig Russell on Staying Positive during his Brain Tumor Diagnosis

FromBrain & Life


Actor Craig Russell on Staying Positive during his Brain Tumor Diagnosis

FromBrain & Life

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Katy Peters and actor Craig Russell discuss his brain tumor story. He shares the symptoms he experienced that lead him to see a doctor, the process of scheduling his meningioma removal surgery, and his return to work with the support of his family and friends. Then, neurosurgeon Dr. Jonathan Sherman discusses management plans for meningiomas that include Artificial Intelligence and how he ensures patients feel like a “part of the team” throughout the treatment process.   Additional Resources How My Robotic Brain Surgery Resembled Space Travel Different, But the Same Surgery: What to Expect and How to Prepare   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org   Social Media:   Guests: Craig Russell @russandchips Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more in the only podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Each week neurologist co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Audrey Nath speak with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions to educate and inspire you to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.