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Living with a brain tumor and embracing poetry

Judi Kaufman meditates during a yoga class at her home in Beverly Hills. Kaufman has battled brain cancer for 18 years and is certain that it has made her a better person.

Judi Kaufman meditates during a yoga class at her home in Beverly Hills. Kaufman has battled brain cancer for 18 years and is certain that it has made her a better person.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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Beverly Hills resident Judi Kaufman has been living with a brain tumor -- she calls it “Friendly” -- for more than 18 years. No longer able to work or drive because of her illness, she writes poetry to keep herself sane.

Turning to poetry

An 18-year battle with brain cancer has enabled Judi Kaufman lose her inhibitions and start writing poetry.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Judi Kaufman

Judi Kaufman practices yoga at her home in Beverly Hills.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Receiving a hug

Judi Kaufman gets a hug from her friend Debbie Saidoff after a yoga class at her home in Beverly Hills.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Heading to work room

Judi Kaufman walks into her work room at her home in Beverly Hills.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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