#JovitaStrong as Moore Battles Brain Cancer
- Atlanta news anchor Jovita Moore has been diagnosed with glioblastoma and notable figures like Bernice King and Meghan McCain are offering her public support via the hashtag #JovitaStrong.
- Moore is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation to treat her cancer.
- Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Support for Moore Through Cancer Fight
Yesterday, Meghan McCain, who lost her father Senator John McCain to the same disease, wrote on Twitter words of support. She says, “Sending prayers, light, love and strength to you @JovitaMoore – please don't hesitate to reach out to me or my family if there is anything we can to do help in any way. We are with you! #JovitaStrong”Sending prayers, light, love and strength to you @JovitaMoore – please don't hesitate to reach out to me or my family if there is anything we can to do help in any way. We are with you! #JovitaStrong https://t.co/hG7YS8VguC
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 29, 2021
Bernice King shared a picture of her alongside Moore, writing, “Praying for you, @JovitaMoore. Love you.”
Praying for you, @JovitaMoore. Love you. ðŸ™ðŸ¾â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/2sBL4B8t38
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 29, 2021
Moore’s state of Georgia rallied around her, too. Governor Brian Kemp says, “The Our entire state is lifting up @JovitaMoore today. Please join @GAFirstLady, the girls, and me in praying for healing and comfort for Jovita and her family.”
Our entire state is lifting up @JovitaMoore today. Please join @GAFirstLady, the girls, and me in praying for healing and comfort for Jovita and her family. https://t.co/ZZGPWaNNse
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) July 29, 2021
Atlanta’s 60th mayor, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, lent her support to her fellow Atlantan, saying, “The prayers of the righteous availeth much. As a city, let us continue to keep @JovitaMoore and her family in our prayers and as one body, join in claiming healing and restoration.”
The prayers of the righteous availeth much. As a city, let us continue to keep @JovitaMoore and her family in our prayers and as one body, join in claiming healing and restoration. @wsbtv https://t.co/bC0EyUIJmm @JovitaMoore
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) July 29, 2021
Support from loved ones and even strangers can make a big difference when fighting cancer. Some people find formal cancer support groups to be helpful too as they move through treatment.
Cancer Support Groups for Cancer Fighters
Understanding Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer for which there is currently no cure. It’s the most aggressive primary brain tumor. To fight her disease, Moore is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy in order to slow the spread of her cancer.
Brain cancer treatment options are broadening, thanks to newer cancer research. Duke University Medical Center neuro-oncologist Dr. Henry Friedman tells SurvivorNet in an earlier interview there is progress being made in treatment of the disease.
Dr. Friedman his Duke colleagues are investigating a new therapy that combines the modified poliovirus and immunotherapy. "The modified poliovirus is used to treat this tumor, by injecting it directly into the tumor, through a catheter. It is designed to lyse the tumor and cause the tumor cells to basically break up" he says.
"I think that the modified poliovirus is going to be a game-changer in glioblastoma," explains Dr. Friedman, "but I should also say that its reach is now extending into melanoma soon to bladder cancer."
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