Embracing Gratitude: Stories of Thankfulness

As we so often do during the holiday season, we reflect on those who have touched our lives, celebrating friends and loved ones and finding so many things for which we are grateful.

In the spirit of the season, we share the following stories of gratitude. Whether it is an oncologist learning important life lessons from a remarkable patient, or a survivor who has learned to embrace one more day - each story reflects a genuine gratitude for life.

Embracing Gratitude: Stories of Thankfulness

	Thankful: Time to Say Thanks, Embrace Family and Reflect George Wilding, MD, director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center shares his thoughts on the holidays - a time of year to say thanks, embrace friends and family, and reflect on the year gone by. Read more
	Learning Life Lessons: An Oncologist Share His Story Oncologist Robert Hegeman, MD, shares the lessons he learned from one memorable patient whose bravery and optimism taught him to appreciate life and to always be skeptical of the statistics. Read more
	Ten Years of Brain Tumor Support Group Lori Hayes, MS, RN and coordinated of the Brain Tumor Support groups reflects on the ten year anniversary. Through the shared experiences of the group, they remember how important every day is a celebration. Read more
	One More Day - A Brain Tumor Survivor's Story The diagnosis of a brain tumor doesn't have to be the end of the world.  Judy MacDougall recounts her very, personal story of living with a brain tumor.  Read more
	Cultivating Spirituality - Practicing Gratitude Chaplain Libby Caes offers another exercise in cultivating spirituality - practicing gratitude. She offers a way to cope with the stress of the holiday - writing about the 100 things you love or for which you are grateful. Read more