Twenty Years of Headaches Before Anyone Found the Tumor (feat. Joyce McCann)

Joyce McCann, diagnosed with a meningioma at 51, spent 20 years managing mysterious headaches before an MRI in December 2017 finally revealed the tumor wrapped around her optic nerve and artery. She shares the whirlwind from diagnosis to a 10 hour surgery, the loss of her partner a year later, and the seizures now bringing her back into a season of uncertainty. Through it all, Joyce holds onto faith, family, and a determination to keep living for her children, no matter what the next scan shows. Tumor Type: Meningioma Symptoms: headaches, seizures, deja vu Treatment: surgery Survivor Current Stage: Wait and Watch Recurrence Resources Check out a list of the most common medical terms relating to the brain tumor experience: rewired-minds.com/terms [http://rewired-minds.com/terms] Connect with brain tumor organizations here: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources Connect with Rewired Minds Website: rewired-minds.com [http://rewired-minds.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod Instagram: @rewiredmindspod [https://www.instagram.com/rewiredmindspod/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds Connect with Joyce McCann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.mccann.10 Email: jomccann66@gmail.com Be a Guest Interested in being a guest on a future episode? Visit rewired-minds.com/guest [http://rewired-minds.com/guest] for more information and to submit your request. Disclaimer The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.