In 2004, following my diagnosis of a malignant cerebellar glioma (Stage 3), I had no idea what my future would hold. I was told that I did not have much time to live, and I was dumbfounded. My primary concerns were the future well-being of my wife and kids and the security of my job, even with tenure. Following the whirlwind of my diagnosis and treatment, I asked my neuro-oncologist, “Now what?” and was told to “Just live life.” Not expecting this response, I was further advised that there was nothing more I really could do but enjoy life! At the time, however, I felt compelled to do more. I was familiar with chronic care, self-management, and brain plasticity and felt that this knowledge just might help guide me and potentially other cancer survivors as well [
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