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What's Health Got to Do with It?

Brain cancer awareness; financial wellness

A colored computerized tomography scan of an axial section of the brain of a 59-year-old patient with a malignant glioblastoma brain tumor.
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A colored computerized tomography scan of an axial section of the brain of a 59-year-old patient with a malignant glioblastoma brain tumor.

On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven examines the primary types and common symptoms of brain cancer. Dr. Rich Byrne, an internationally renowned neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, identifies vital diagnostic tools, available treatment options and their side effects.

Then, Dr. Sirven and his guests discuss financial wellness and the challenges veterans experience after a traumatic brain injury. Financial hardship is a significant factor affecting adjustment after these injuries. Our guests share coping techniques and resources for individuals struggling with related financial stress.

Guests:

  • Katie Axtell, independence program manager at Wounded Warrior Project.
  • Julie Soares, associate director of financial readiness at Wounded Warrior Project.
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