An Indigenous perspective on caregiving and loss: Navigating a brain tumour diagnosis during the pandemic 

14/11/2023 1h 6min Episodio 4
An Indigenous perspective on caregiving and loss: Navigating a brain tumour diagnosis during the pandemic 

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Episode Synopsis

Carolyn, who grew up in a First Nations community in southeastern New Brunswick, shares the story of her mother, Phyllis— a polio survivor and community advocate— who passed away from a brain tumour during the pandemic.  In this episode, Carolyn reflects on her mother’s incredible life, her advocacy for their community, and the unique challenges they faced together during diagnosis and treatment.   Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

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