Stella's Story: Fighting for Life Against a Malignant Brain Tumor

About the Book

I wish there had been a book like this when I was fighting alongside my partner, Stella, as her 24/7 caregiver in a 19-month battle against the deadliest brain tumor, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Too often I felt sideswiped by unexpected obstacles. The Internet was a great resource, but having a book at hand illuminating the day-to-day struggle-treatments, questions, decisions, emotions, surprises-would have helped immensely.

After Stella died in November 2000, I wanted to write such a guidebook for caregivers and patients who, sadly, are following in our footsteps. As I reviewed hundreds of e-mails to and from friends, Brain Tumor List members, doctors, and others, I realized the book was already written. It provides an almost-daily, immediate chronicle of our experiences, including weeks in a Mexican clinic. A detailed Table of Contents and Index help readers find information about doctors, treatments, medications, and problems ranging from bed sores to radiation injury.

In addition, the book offers a positive message about love, devotion, and fighting for life that, I hope, will inspire others as they confront negativity on a daily basis in their struggle to prevail against all the odds.

About the Author

Kay Loveland is an attorney and producer of educational programs for the federal judiciary. During 30 years of friendship and love, Kay and her partner, Stella, worked, traveled, and made future plans together. Then, Stella received a death sentence and, as her 24/7 caregiver, Kay fought unstintingly for Stella?s life.