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About Me
My name is Mark Miller and I am a singer/songwriter originally from Orange County, CA and now residing in the Sacramento, CA area. I am a father, husband, son and brother and in December, 2006 my life was forever changed when I was diagnosed with a primary brain tumor – a grade 3 malignant glioma. I [...]
First Surgery Update
I wanted to post an update here even though I don’t have a lot of energy. It’s the easiest way to keep everyone up to speed instead of repeating everything over and over. I would like to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers. It is so much appreciated. [...]
Hanging In…
Just an update on the personal front. The River of Faith album is out there as you know – thanks to those of you who have purchased copies – I’m glad I can share my music with you. It really means a lot to me – I hope you are enjoying the music [...]
Radiation and Chemo Started
Just a quick post and update. I started radiation yesterday and then followed that by chemotherapy last night using the drug temodar. The radiation was fairly uneventful. The cumulative effects of this treatment are not supposed to show effects until week 2 or 3 and then again in weeks 5 and 6. [...]
Brain Tumor Treatment Update
I just wanted to take a moment and provide a quick update on my treatment. I am concluding my second week of radiation and chemotherapy today. Thus far, I’m happy with the progress in terms of side effects. I won’t know how effective this treatment is until after its conclusion when an [...]
Update – Treatment 17 of 33
I have completed radiation treatment 17 of 33 so I am officially more than halfway through this initial course of therapy. Of course the chemo is daily as I have mentioned. Same side effects as I have mentioned but they are getting better. The hair loss is new! Everywhere the beams [...]
UCSF Film Review – Positive Results
Quick Post – I received the dictation yesterday and Dr. Mitchel Berger agrees that the tumor appears to be quite stable and at this point the therapy using Temodar for the 6-month period which is the standard of care is the best course of action with scans every 60-90 days. He didn’t have any [...]
Learning to be a Survivor
Anyone who is brain tumor survivor has been on a winding, bumpy road – and this putting it mildly for many of us. I was reflecting on what I have learned so far after having a seizure followed by the discovery of an abnormality in my brain. This led to a diagnosis followed [...]
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