Go Gray in May Brain Tumor Awareness Month
An estimated 700,000 Americans are living with a primary brain tumor. Of that, 13, 657 children are estimated to be living with a primary brain tumor in the US. Pediatric brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death among children and adolescents under the age of 19. Ways to Support: 1. Take Action. There are many events throughout the month of May! 2. Raise Awareness 3. Make a Gift 
In 2019, Dr. Mazzola was presented the Humanitarian Award from HOPE. The EndBrainCancer Initiative is dedicated to closing the gap to advanced treatment and clinical trial participation, and to providing HOPE to brain tumor patients and their families nationally. Her award was presented by one of her own patients, Sa’Mya Griffin. “May is brain cancer awareness month so I am honored to share my journey with brain cancer. My name is Sa’Mya Griffin and I am 16 years old. I have been battling brain cancer for 5 years. My battle has been filled with ups and downs but I am grateful for the incredible knowledge of my healthcare team, specifically Dr. Catherine Mazzola and Dr. Derek Hanson (oncologist). I am extremely thankful for their dedication to me. We need to bring awareness to brain cancer so that myself and others could one day receive not only treatment but a cure.” -Sa’Mya Griffin |