Hi! My name is Rebecca “Becca” DiValerio.

– at 25 years old, I was diagnosed with a right sphenoid meningioma.

If you would have asked me on October 26th, 2020 how I was – I would have said something along the lines of:

I am doing great, just got back from a hiking trip. I have tinnitus in my left ear from the high altitudes I am pretty sure. I hope this pandemic is over soon.

October 26th was the start of my brain tumor journey. The abridged version:

• Oct 26th, 2020 – CT scheduled
• Oct 27th, 2020 – Meningioma discovery
• Nov 2nd, 2020 – Craniotomy
• Nov 27th, 2020 – Mania and insomnia lead to hospital visit
• Dec 2nd, 2021 – Pathology report back
• Jan 9th, 2021 – Treatment one of thirty-three for proton radiation
• July 1st, 2021 – Return to work
• July 2nd, 2021 – Colonic-tonic seizure
• Sep 1st, 2021 – Return to work

During this time, I was forced to rediscovery myself. Mentally, physically and emotionally. This journey has not been easy, however it has became rewarding.

I started this blog in my mania. I searched for a support group that was raw. One that showed the good, the bad, and the ugly.

When my search lead to a dead end. I started sharing my journey. A journey I am still on.

This journey does not define me. It is a part of me. You’ll learn more about me in my writing. Read my blog.

Be bold.