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Medical Student Beats Brain Tumor, Returns to Class
31 Mar
Summary
- Aspiring doctor diagnosed with rare brain tumor before medical school.
- Underwent chemotherapy and radiation, delaying his studies.
- Now back in medical school, using patient experience to guide care.
Just days before commencing medical school in August 2023, Trevor Tamura received a life-altering diagnosis of a cancerous germ cell brain tumor. This rare condition required immediate brain surgery, followed by a year of intensive chemotherapy and radiation.
Tamura's treatment journey meant deferring his enrollment at CU School of Medicine. While his peers attended orientation and their white coat ceremony, he was undergoing treatment, grappling with anger, sadness, and confusion.
Having completed his treatment in December 2024, Tamura has returned to CU School of Medicine as a first-year student. His experience as a patient has profoundly shaped his perspective, fueling a passion for oncology and a commitment to compassionate patient care.
Tamura aims to leverage his firsthand understanding of the patient experience to remain humble and empathetic. He believes this unique perspective will be invaluable as he navigates his medical career and cares for future patients.
