Hope - Walk & Rally

Neurosurgeon James P. Chandler, MD, had a recent conversation with his patient, FOX Carolina News Anchor Tori Carmen. Dr. Chandler shared the weight of treating complex meningiomas, the realities physicians face when outcomes are uncertain and the meaning of recovery.

Now cancer free, Tori shares her experience with meningioma, from diagnosis through treatment and ongoing follow up care.

Watch the full story: foxcarolina.com/2026/03/05/everything-went-dark-tori-carmen-shares-brain-tumor-diagnosis-recovery-1-year-later

🤞

When Becca Valle began experiencing constant headaches, she assumed it was stress.

But the pain became more frequent. More intense. Different.

After persistent symptoms and medical evaluation, doctors discovered the cause: a brain tumor.

Her story isn’t about fear — it’s about awareness.

Brain tumors don’t always begin with dramatic symptoms. They often start with subtle, progressive neurological changes.

Headaches that deserve medical attention are typically:
• New and persistent
• Worsening over time
• Different from your usual pattern
• Accompanied by nausea, vision changes, confusion, or weakness

Most headaches are not brain tumors.
But ongoing neurological changes should never be ignored.

If something feels different, document it. Advocate for yourself. Ask questions.

Early detection starts with paying attention.