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Hannah Johnson, 22, astrocytoma, Kennebunk, ME, with parents, Maila and Eric, and Jennifer “Jenn” Stefanik, NP, Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber

WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon
WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon
Episode • Aug 23, 2022 • 6m
  • Hannah was diagnosed with Grade 2 Diffuse Astrocytoma in April 2017 after having a seizure while sleeping. She had her first surgery and then went back to school to finish her senior year of high school.
  • She is currently in a trial for treatment that is going well. Her doctors are Dr. David Reardon and nurse practitioner Jenn Stefanik.
  • Hannah likes the environment at Dana-Farber, as everyone is professional and polite, and she feels like they are always good to work with. She feels the important thing is that Dana-Farber is a great place to be treated, and even though it's always a long day when coming in, they have helped her so much.
  • Hannah will be a senior at the University of Maine this year. She works part time at a hotel and works with Behavioral Health professionals in Maine, assisting in socializing and doing activities with young people. She enjoys exercising and spending time on social media.

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