It's Just Benign

Mission Statement: To provide information, support, and a means of communication for those diagnosed with benign brain tumors.

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Trigeminal meningioma in conn.

Posted by Stephen R. Rottier on June 3, 2013 at 8:31pm — 5 Comments

I'm Back

Posted by Angie Fortier on May 31, 2013 at 10:53am — 3 Comments

Hello everyone new to this site

Posted by Kelly Marshall on May 23, 2013 at 7:44pm — 1 Comment

Comedian Dave Goldstein hopes his Joke of the Month will cheer you up.

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Welcome Survivors and Supporters!

Welcome to It's Just Benign, connecting benign brain tumor survivors everywhere.

Our mission is to provide information, support, and a means of communication for those diagnosed with benign brain tumors. Throughout the US and the globe, we have nearly 1000 members made up of survivors and supporters. It's Just Benign acts as a hub for information and engagement for all those touched by benign brain tumors.

A benign brain tumor diagnosis is confusing for many people. They hear "benign" and can't understand why benign brain tumors are so damaging, affect quality of life, and in some cases fatal.This is a very neglected diagnosis, often not discussed in our community, and it makes survivors feel isolated. It's Just Benign will continue to provide the best service to our members, since they are our reason for maintaining a connection, so that no one has to fight the battle alone. Feel free to visit our site, and please do join and help us support this cause.

It's Just Benign is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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IJB News

May Joke of the Month by Comedian Dave Goldstein

I’ve written tons of things I wouldn’t want seen. I wrote a poem about unrequited love once called...

Click here as Dave shares his inner thoughts!

March Joke of the Month by Comedian Dave Goldstein

I just drove on the Maryland side of the Washington DC Beltway. There's a drawbridge there. A drawbridge. The most important city in the world has a drawbridge to get to it. Who's the...

Click here as Dave one again questions authority!

The Survivor Spotlight, our newest addition to IJB, features a stellar survivor. A survivor who's surpassed the odds with their own unique story. Read about Paul and how he manages his health, running a business, and supporting It's Just Benign.

Read Paul's story

Beth has been "Spotlighted" by her alma mater Moravian College

Read all about it here

February Joke of the Month by Comedian Dave Goldstein

It’s February, the month of love, romance, and Valentine’s Day. Most importantly, of course, it’s also the month of the Super Bowl, but we’ll leave that for another day. I think it’s time for...

Click here as Dave teaches us how picking out jewelry is no laughing matter!

January Joke of the Month by Comedian Dave Goldstein

I did Internet dating for a while before I met my girlfriend. I know what you’re thinking. That first time when you’re sitting there in your underwear typing out your Internet dating ad, that’s when you realize that your life did not work out the way you expected..

Click here as Dave explains how to master accentuating your assets when internet dating! Do as Dave does and taste success!

December Joke of the Month by Comedian Dave Goldstein

Dave tells us about one of the coolest things he's ever done!

Click here to read Dave's joke.

It's Just Benign now has a 5 STAR rating on Great NonProfits! Read the Great Nonprofits Press Release. Thanks everyone that has giving us a positive rating. The data from Great NonProfits will be available to volunteers and donors through GreatNonprofits, GuideStar, Charity Navigator and GlobalGiving. Having a top rating on this site is a great benefit to IJB and will help us continue and expand this site as well as expand the group sessions. To help out, simply go to Great Nonprofits and fill out the form or got to the It's Just Benign page to see the results.

We would like to thank Wigs Naturally of Clark, NJ as the first to sign up for our new Sponsor Program. Go to the Sponsor and Advertising page to see how you can take part.

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after surgery 1 Reply

Hi All.I had surgery on the 29th of april the day my son started his first day of school. I stayed in hospital for 4days i have severe pain still even on endone pain medication and i have constant nausia i cant open my mouth very well as my bone…Continue

Started by jane smith. Last reply by Mary Bedford 17 hours ago.

Astrocytoma Grade 2, Recovering from surgery.

Hello! First time forum discussion, so please have patience with me. I found out about my tumor after having a seizure, and had a craniotomy three days after my diagnosis due to intracranial pressure.Astrocytoma grade 2(benign)located in the left…Continue

Started by Lori J. Hawn yesterday.

Vision Loss After Meningioma Surgery 2 Replies

My 36 yr old husband had surgery to remove the meningioma wrapped around his optic nerve. Immediately following the surgery, he was able to see out of the right eye but the morning after, he no longer could. His surgeon went in to confirm that the…Continue

Started by melissa s. Last reply by melissa s on Monday.

Brainstorm biopsy

I had a brainstem biopsy on January 31 of this year. They've still been unable to diagnose the lesions that WERE there (no gone after ivig treatment) all they've been able to tell me is what it's not. Not cancerous, not a tumor, not bacterial.…Continue

Started by Bree Jun 12.

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