Just one month after his first craniotomy for GBM, Martin celebrated his 29^th birthday with friends and his dear wife, Karma, in “true Texas style.” Together, the group took aim at Martin’s tumor using enlarged copies of his original MRI for target practice at a shooting range. This dynamic couple looks at life a bit differently, and that’s part of their success. Their shared sense of humor and positive outlook are infectious—they are funny, honest and real. “Realizing we have a limited time on this planet—that can liberate people so much from anxiety, from self-importance,” Martin says after returning from his weekly chemotherapy infusion appointment. “Setting a good attitude helps a lot.” Martin’s team of doctors call him “the leader of the pack” because they can be aggressive in his treatment without destroying his quality of life. Martin’s ability to stay positive and uplift others while going through the toughest of treatments knows no bounds. In 2012, Martin started experiencing debilitating headaches and after demanding a CT scan (which led to an ER trip that confirmed a mass in his brain), he was diagnosed with GBM. Here’s a timeline of Martin’s treatment as of this writing: 2012: first craniotomy, standard of care treatment for glioblastoma, entered a Novocure Phase 3 trial for newly diagnosed patients 2013: first recurrence, second craniotomy; started infusion and oral chemotherapy for almost two years 2015: second recurrence, third craniotomy 2016: resumed infusion and oral chemotherapy; started additional chemotherapy for atypical cells found in spinal fluid (required Ommaya Reservoir implant beneath scalp) 2019: first cranioplasty (as skull bone was compromised); third recurrence, first Gamma Knife radiation procedure; resumed infusion and oral chemotherapy (in August) That’s a lot for anyone to endure. “He has such patience and positivity and fortitude about things,” Karma says via conference call. “He’s my hero.” Martin adds, “Was it not for her love, I would not have made it this far.” Karma quickly clarifies, “I’m not making him say this!” We all start laughing.