Seizure on the Fireline Led to Brain Tumor Diagnosis

A quiet afternoon on a slow-moving fire turned into a life-altering moment when a teammate spotted Tyler having a seizure under a tree.That fast call and a helicopter ride set off a chain of decisions where a six-hour surgery removed most of a surprise brain tumor. What followed wasn't a collapse—it was a deliberate rebuild.What we cover:The Day Everything ChangedSeizure recognized by a teammate on the firelineHelicopter evacuation and first MRI showing massSurgery & DiagnosisSix-hour brain tumor surgery and rapid early recoveryPathology confirming grade three astrocytomaHonest conversations with specialists about what comes nextTreatment Plan: The Standard StackRadiation mask fitting and daily treatment routineOral chemo schedule: five days a month for a yearSeizure medication and six-month driving restrictionQuarterly MRIs to track progressMetabolic & Supportive StrategiesKetogenic eating and measured ketosisIntermittent fasting protocolsRed light therapy for mitochondrial healthMethylene blue, meditation, and cold exposureWhy we're stacking everything that might helpNavigating the SystemHow to select specialists and get second opinionsOff-label medications: what to vet and how to avoid scammersUnderstanding incentives in medicineKey fact: primary brain cancers rarely spread outside the brainWhat Hasn't ChangedStill building, still hunting, still showing up for the teamWhy the mission matters more than everStubbornly hopeful and relentlessly practicalThe Bottom Line:This isn't a collapse story. It's a roadmap for fighting smart—combining proven medical treatment with evidence-based supportive strategies while avoiding the noise and scams that prey on desperate people.Find The Journeyman App here:Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.livetjm.thejourneyman&pli=1Apple App Store:apps.apple.com/us/app/tjm-the-journeyman/id6503902863Visit Our Websitelivetjm.com/homeOur Sponsor Mile Supplementsmilesupplements.com/pages/the-journeyman-tjm[00:00:00] Seizure On The Fireline[00:09:45] Breaking The News And Next Steps[00:14:30] Choosing A Surgical Team In Denver[00:20:00] Surgery Day And Early Recovery[00:25:30] Waiting On Pathology And Results[00:39:30] Off‐Label Protocols And Scams[00:45:00] Radiation Mask, Routine, And Side Effects[00:55:00] Hope, Skepticism, And Next Milestones