JohnVsGBM Blog

HELLO, I'M JOHNATHAN.

I was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM) the day before Thanksgiving, 2023. When I searched for hope, all I found were grim statistics. So I decided to share my own journey — one of strength, honesty, and resilience — to remind others that every GBM story is different.

Some Days Just Hurt – And That’s Okay

April 23, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

Optune Fatigue: What You Need to Know as a Glioblastoma Patient

April 21, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

🧠 Why I Refuse to Be a Statistic: Surviving Glioblastoma with Hope and Fire

April 15, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson
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Moving Forward While Looking Back: 17 Months With Glioblastoma

April 12, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson
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New Optune Arrays Go On Monday — Thinner, Better, and Finally Here

April 11, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

💙 Why I Walk: Turning a Brain Cancer Diagnosis Into a Mission of Hope

April 10, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

April is Testicular and Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month: Stand Up, Speak Out, Support

April 5, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

Finding Strength in Unexpected Places: My Journey with Support Groups

March 16, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

Beyond the Diagnosis: How I Stay Mentally Strong Through GBM

March 8, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

Lost and Found: Navigating Life with Cancer

February 28, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

Managing Stress, Staying Positive, and Finding Support in Family, Friends, and Community

February 27, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

A New Chapter: Why I Started JohnVsGBM & My Mission

February 17, 2025
Posted by Johnathan Masterson

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I was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM) - aka Brain Cancer, November 22, 2023, the day before Thanksgiving. I'm sharing my journey in hopes it might provide comfort, assistance, or guidance to someone else facing a similar journey. When I was first diagnosed, I scoured the internet for stories of hope but found mostly negativity and ominous predictions. I knew there were survivors out there, and each person's journey with GBM is unique. Follow along as I battle this diagnosis.