Cameron Monesmith was diagnosed with a brain tumor in December 2022He is now celebrating his college graduation and good health
Despite his symptoms, the only thing Monesmith was concerned about was studying for his final exam in finance. “I definitely did not feel like I was in the real world,” he says of the diagnosis. “I’m going from the person that was entirely focused on academics and staying fit to this whole new world of, everything's at risk. Life is at risk. It definitely took me aback.”operable. He felt a little more optimistic and scheduled a craniotomy just two weeks later under Dr. Bob Carter at Mass General Hospital.
As Monesmith continued his recovery and his classes, he had a positive outlook. It was the spring semester and he felt nearly 80% back to normal. With final exams approaching, Monesmith underwent his second craniotomy on May 2, 2023, calling it a “bad sequel.” But he remained optimistic, using what he learned from his first surgery to make a smoother recovery.Cameron Monesmith
“Cam is an inspirational, very mature young man," Dietrich says. "His ability to push through and overcome challenges that have come his way unplanned — just the unknown of whether the tumor would interfere with his ability to pursue his dreams and his academic development — I think he has really been steadfast and his optimism has certainly paid off.