Joseph’s Journey Against Glioblastoma

02/18/2026

THIS is what they are facing now

02/18/2026

🚨 Most recent update as of 02/17/26: The 3-day notice still stands but after 3 days the landlord is going to start the eviction process (meaning courts). She is giving his mom until Friday morning. Joseph’s mom has made heartbreaking sacrifices just to try to keep a roof over their heads. In the past few days, she pawned her wedding ring and wedding dress, treasured keepsakes she had hoped to keep in memory of her children’s father. Letting those go was devastating, but their situation has become that dire.
Unfortunately, when she calculated what was needed to stop the eviction, she made an honest mistake. The 3-day eviction notice listed $1,340 for January’s unpaid rent, and she believed that was the total required. She did not realize that February’s rent would also immediately be due, bringing the new total to $2,680 plus the $50 late fee. When the first GoFundMe deposit came through, she was first able to apply $620 toward the rent. Once gofundme released more of the funds she was able to pay another $760 and then pawned her wedding ring for $500. The landlord is accepting payments as they come in, but the balance must still be paid in full.
Because she pawned her wedding ring and dress, she was able to reduce that balance further. After applying those funds, we are now down to $750 remaining (the next rent and the late fee of $50). That is the final amount needed to avoid her landlord proceeding with taking them to court to have the family removed from their apartment.
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His family lives on a limited disability income and often has to make impossible choices like choosing food over other bills. This January marked three years since Joseph was diagnosed with Grade IV Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. At the time of diagnosis, doctors gave him less than a year to live. And yet, he is still here.
His fight is far from over, but his continued strength is nothing short of a miracle. Through hospital visits, treatments, and unimaginable challenges, he has endured more than most ever will. Now, on top of fighting brain cancer, they are fighting to keep their home. Thank you to everyone who stood in the gap for this family and to all who have walked alongside them! Your love and support mean more than words can express💚

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02/13/2026

02/13/2026

Oncolytic virotherapy developed by Dr. E. Antonio Chiocca enhances T-cell infiltration into glioblastoma, reshaping the tumor microenvironment and correlating with improved survival outcomes in a phase 1 trial. Read more at the link in our bio.

02/12/2026

This is the reality of soooooo many cancer patients. This man was an actor who still couldn’t afford his treatments. I remember watching him growing up. Posts like this remind me so much of whats happening to Joseph and his family right now. How the healthcare system is truly letting people down with forcing them to choose between health and financial stability during the most stressful times

His mom woke up to an eviction notice yesterday and they have 3 days to pay or they will be homeless. She’s worked hard to pay her rent on time but with her limited funds from disability ( but thankfully she found out just recently that her benefits will be restored in full by April) and often having to choose food over other payments, her landlord is now gearing to kick them out of their home of 20 years. Please help us help them keep a roof over their head!!

In a few weeks, Joseph is supposed be heading back up to UCSF for a consult with a new doctor to discuss the possible removal of a sinus cyst.
Joseph has been experiencing significant head pain and tics. Even with pain management, he continues to struggle daily, and it has greatly impacted his sleep. The beginning of January marked three years since Joseph was given less than a year to live after being diagnosed with Grade IV Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. His fight is far from over, and the fact that he is still here is nothing short of a miracle. Thank you to everyone who stood in the gap for this family and to all who have walked alongside them! Your love and support mean more than words can express💚
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02/12/2026

About 9,680 children in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in 2026.
85% of children with cancer now survive 5 years or more. Overall, this is a huge improvement since the mid-1970s, when the 5-year survival rate was only about 58%. Still, survival rates depend on the type of cancer and other factors.
Less than 8% of the federal government's cancer research budget is allocated to childhood cancer

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/childhood-cancer.html

02/11/2026

For those who may not know, this page is run by 2 people. Joseph’s mom isn’t very tech savvy and has very limited time and energy throughout the day. Caring for her household and managing everything that comes with it understandably takes alot of her focus. Because of that, I (Christina, also known as Go Gold For Childhood Cancer) help by writing the majority of their posts, which is why they are often written in third person.
I understand that the switch between first person and third person posts can sometimes feel confusing. Please just know that the page is a team effort, and the support with posting is truly necessary. It simply wouldn’t be possible for her to manage it alone. We kindly ask for your understanding, and that you not judge based on the writing style of the posts. Thank you for your continued support!💛

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Hello, My name is Matilda Brown.. For the past 6 months my 16 year old son Joseph had been complaining … Matilda Brown needs your support for Joseph's Journey

02/11/2026

From yesterday - Joseph and his family Is in dire need of help!! His mom woke up to an eviction notice today and they have 3 days to pay or they will be homeless. She’s worked hard to pay her rent on time but with her limited funds from disability and often having to choose food over other payments, her landlord is now gearing to kick them out of their home of 20 years. Please help us help them keep a roof over their head!!

In a few weeks, Joseph is supposed be heading back up to UCSF for a consult with a new doctor to discuss the possible removal of a sinus cyst.
Joseph has been experiencing significant head pain and tics. Even with pain management, he continues to struggle daily, and it has greatly impacted his sleep. The beginning of January marked three years since Joseph was given less than a year to live after being diagnosed with Grade IV Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. His fight is far from over, and the fact that he is still here is nothing short of a miracle. Thank you to everyone who stood in the gap for this family and to all who have walked alongside them! Your love and support mean more than words can express💚
🔗 GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/vcw5g-josephs-journey
Cash App: $17buttons




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02/01/2026

| This week’s Glioblastoma-related term is IDH1. ⁠

IDH1 is a gene tied to how brain tumor cells process energy. Researchers found that IDH1 mutations show up in the vast majority of low-grade gliomas and secondary high-grade gliomas, and they tend to appear early in tumor development. What makes IDH1 stand out is that the mutation actually changes what the enzyme does: instead of its usual role, mutant IDH can drive production of 2-HG, which is linked to broad downstream changes in tumor biology.

Source: NIH- IDH1 and IDH2 Mutations in Gliomas
🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4109985/