Diagnosed with Glioblastoma - Brain Cancer - Kevin and Candice Hodges share their journey of hope

At the time of his interview in May 2024, Kevin has survived his prognosis by more than three times. Listen to Kevin and Candace explain his symptoms, how is journey started with a trip to the ER, and where it ended. Kevin found the right team at Providence, Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, guided by experts from Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Saint John's Cancer Institute. In addition to three cranial surgeries, two different clinical trials were recommended for Kevin. He is no longer on treatment or medication and is doing well.

Chapters:
00:00 - Meet Kevin and Candice Hodges.
01:50 - Kevin and Candice go to the ER.
04:26 - They meet Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian of Pacific Neuroscience Institute.
06:45 - "They definitely support you in anything you need."
08:01 - "It's a journey, obviously, but the doctors are there the whole time.
13:25 - What advice would you give to someone with a similar diagnosis?
15:37 - Dr. Naveed Wagle, Neuro-Oncology, Pacific Neuroscience Institute, speaks with Kevin and Candice to get an update on his progress.
23:31 - Dr. Akanksha Sharma, Neuro-Oncology, Pacific Neuroscience Institute, joins the discussion and asks Kevin how a multi-disciplinary approach has impacted Kevin's care.
32:28 - "Thank You." - A personal message from Kevin and Candice to their care team.

Kevin's Care Team:

Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD
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Garni Barkhoudarian, MD
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Akanksha Sharma, MD
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Naveed Wagle, MD
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PNI encompasses 11 Centers of Excellence which provide comprehensive management of these disorders and conditions:
- Pacific Brain Health Center
- Pacific Brain Tumor Center
- Pacific Pituitary Disorders Center
- Pacific Stroke Center
- Pacific Adult Hydrocephalus Center
- Pacific Facial Pain Center
- Pacific Movement Disorders Center
- Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center
- Pacific Spine Health Center
- Pacific Neuroscience Research Center
- Pacific Treatment & Research in Psychedelics

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