Joyce Anne Morse

Joyce had several good years after her brain surgery, but she slowly started to develop cognitive, personality, and vision issues as well as mini seizures after approximately 5 years of being cancer-free. These symptoms we discovered were due to the massive amounts of radiation she received during her cancer treatment. It resulted in “radiation dementia” which is irreversible and progressive. These symptoms did indeed become worse over the years and in 2010, she began to lose the ability to walk, and her seizures were becoming a danger to herself and others trying to care for her. In October 2010, we made the difficult decision to put her into a skilled nursing facility. She continued a slow decline over the years. Joyce lived her life with determination and strength. She believed in “Love, Medicine, and Miracles”. Her faith in God and love for her family gave her the strength to see her daughter and grandson grow up. Joyce and her daughter embraced a lifetime of memories. They enjoyed painting ceramics together and visiting amusement parks. Her grandson even taught her how to use an iPad! She had so much love to give. Her wish was to help others diagnosed with Glioblastoma, by being an example that a fulfilling life full of love, laughter, and family is still possible. She’s been an inspiration to everyone she met and will continue to inspire for years to come.