Conrad’s Story: Brain Tumor Program at Texas Children’s Hospital 

Glad he lived!

God bless you and your family Conrad.

This is inspiring my grandma has stomach cancer rn all I have to say is god is so good

If you're brain dead does it matter if you're blind?

This kid had the exact same tumor as me. Different symptoms and locations, but same tumor. I was just like him. Surgery went great, and I was myself. However, about 2 months ago, we found out my tumor might be back. Going back in 4 months to see exactly what's going on. No one ever thinks they will be in that small percentage where it comes back. There is still a small chance it is nothing, but not very likely. Seeing stories like this gives me so much hope. Such a brave kid and I hope he does great things in life❤ #JuvenilePilocyticAstrocytoma #Braintumorawareness

The saddest part of stories like this is that in all likelihood had a proper exam taken place on that initial visit even without a CT the symptoms of raised intracranial pressure would have been easily spotted. Testing for papilledema is really simple and should be standard procedure. Also clarifying that the reason to avoid a CT in a 12 year old is based on radiation exposure would be helpful. Wish these stories would tell more about what type of doctors were consulted initially and what type of exams and testing were done rather than vaguely imply that the doctors made mistakes but that the hospital being promoted here are the true heroes. This way people can learn more about what should be done and what to do if it isn't.

this is making me cry. God Bless you, Conrad!

Would love to speak to you. My son went through the same experience at Dallas Children’s Hospital. There are still things I would like to share to understand better, help my son, and most importantly to help others

That's very sad he was so sick abd sadness

"We love you Conrad oh yes we dooo" God is watching over you Conrad

The wife said my tumour would be bigger than my brain. I love you too honey. Hope Conrad is doing well.

😊😊😊😊😢😢😢❤❤❤I'm so Happy he is ok and made it thru and sorry I'm late

I debated saying this, because I know some people will take it the wrong way. But the truth needs to be given. This is by no means a judgment on this young man or his parents. They’re simply sharing what the were told. But my “bs” radar went off 100% when the mom shared that she learned all brain tumors are deemed cancer. Noooo…. no no no! I am 98% sure I know why she was told that. It helps to allow patients and families hold onto hope that this is beatable. But the problem comes when the next patient or family is told their child has “x brain tumor” but that it’s benign, not cancerous. Now there’s confusion… doubt and trust is an amazingly fragile thing! And as FYI, I’ve had multiple family members with diseases of the brain. I also had an uncle with benign brain tumors. And my mom actually had two forms of brain cancer. I think confusion comes in how the two are perceived. Just because a tumor is benign doesn’t mean it won’t cause death. Just because a tumor is cancerous, it’s not an automatic death sentence. The medical community, especially in these extremely emotional situations, don’t do well in being honest and up front with patients. Most doctors will tell you that. It’s not about just throwing blunt information at people. But they need the truth. You can give that in a way that’s honest without being emotionally destructive! Each case of brain tumor or disease will be similar to so many others while simultaneously being nothing like any other! I encourage people to ask questions. Of your doctor, nurse, techs, surgeons…. Everyone. There is no stupid question in these situations if it’s something you sincerely don’t know or understand. Take notes. Ask questions more than once… ask them of multiple people and see if the answers match up. If not, ask why they don’t. All patients and families want hope. They want that strand to hang on to. But they need to know what the realities are. Good and bad. If there’s nothing else that’s deserved by all, it’s the truth!

This got me so scared I have the exact same symptoms

Dr white head is an amazing neurosurgeon I trust him with my medical care Dr white head is a Awesome Neurosurgeon

I had cancer when I was 4 and had 1000 stitches

The 👎 are so mean

Not all brain tumors are cancer

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chocolate did this to him