If there's one aspect that I could never seem to grasp on television, it would have to be game shows. Some of those which I have seen recently seem to be based on luck, such as with "Deal or No Deal." However, those which require actual brainpower like "Jeopardy" are the ones I will watch if they are ever on TV. What I didn't know, until just recently that is, is that brain cancer awareness could very well be tied into this show in particular.

An article on the Dallas Morning News talked about how Taylor Roth, a junior at Baylor University, was given a chance to be on "Jeopardy." She has an inoperable tumor, which doctors believed that she would pass away in a year because of. Despite this, however, she pushed herself harder to be on the show and I think that it proved to be a great story for those interested in brain cancer awareness. Her drive should also be noted by organizations along the lines of Voices Against Brain Cancer.

Roth learned that she had the tumor when she was a freshman in school. She had to go for an MRI after the pain became too much for her and walking proved to be more of a chore than anything else. Reportedly, the tumor is situated on the stem of the brain, meaning that attempts to utilize surgery could leave behind permanent damage such as with walking or ones to pile onto the action of walking. Currently, the condition is being monitored, as the tumor has been deemed a slowly progressing, low-grade glioma.

Before someone can even think of being on "Jeopardy," there is a process that will test the intelligence of just about everyone. In fact, Roth initially tried out three times beforehand and it wasn't until then that she was able to land a spot on an episode. It's clear that there are requirements to be met and a few of them depend on aspects which may be outside of their control. For example, did you know that contestants are only eligible if they are eighteen or over?

It's also worth noting that "Jeopardy" hosts in-person audition games in which people can play as if they are on the show. This means that there has to be an extensive level of knowledge present on just about any subject that comes about. In addition, having sharp reflexes to buzz in on time is imperative so that there's a level of attentiveness had. These aspects will be able to help judges decide who is most mentally fit in order to be on future episodes of the show.