Educational Webinar Series
The free educational webinar series is an excellent resource for brain tumor patients and caregivers to learn more about brain tumor types, treatments, well-being topics, and research updates from nationally recognized experts. Webinars are 60 minutes, allow for questions, and are free to all who are interested.
Este seminario de web tendrá subtítulos en español. (These webinars will have subtitles available in Spanish.)
2024 Webinars
May
09
Thursday
How Metastatic Brain Tumors Affect Your Melanoma Care
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Brain metastases, a specific form of Stage IV melanoma, are one of the most common and difficult-to-treat complications of melanoma. This webinar, presented by the ABTA in partnership with AIM & Melanoma Research Foundation, will provide a deeper dive into the brain metastases experience for melanoma, exploring risks, progression, signs & symptoms, treatment options, and management.
This webinar is presented in partnership with AIM at Melanoma and Melanoma Research Foundation.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER - Understand how melanoma progresses and metastasizes to the brain
- Learn about the risk factors, signs & symptoms, treatment options, and management of brain metastases in melanoma
- Recognize the members of your care team, their role, and the importance of a tumor board
- Q&A with presentersand proton therapy, as well as novel and cutting-edge clinical trials.
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Previous Webinars
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April 27, 2018
Educational
Videos
The ABTA YouTube Channel provides educational videos about tumor types, treatments, and support strategies for newly diagnosed, survivors and caregivers.
April 2024
27
Apr
Northside Hospital – Forsyth Brain Tumor Support Group
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meets virtually. Contact Laura Karfeld for details. Support group for brain tumor patients and caregivers. RSVP required 3 days prior to each scheduled group date by calling 770-205-5292.
27
Apr
Bright Spot Network Virtual Support Groups
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Parenting, especially amid a global pandemic, is hard enough. Add a cancer diagnosis to the mix? That brings unique challenges. Recognizing this, the Bright Spot Network has launched virtual support
27
Apr
Wellness House Brain Tumor Connections Group
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group is held online and open to anyone residing in the state of Illinois who is impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. The purpose of the group is to
28
Apr
Chicago BT5K
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Arvey Field,
1501 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, United States
1501 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, United States
Sunday April 28th 2024 • 8:00 am Arvey Field (1501 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago) REGISTER
29
Apr
Columbia Brain Tumor Bereavement Support Group
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Online,
This is a monthly, online support group for those who have lost someone to brain cancer or a serious neurological disease. Participants are welcome to join 3 months after the
29
Apr
Columbia Brain Tumor Bereavement Support Group
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This is a monthly, online support group for those who have lost someone to brain cancer or a serious neurological disease. Participants are welcome to join 3 months after the
29
Apr
Columbia Primary Brain Tumor Support Group
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a monthly group for anyone with a primary brain tumor. Patients are invited to share their honest
29
Apr
Columbia Young Adult Brain Tumor Support Group
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support.
29
Apr
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation - Mindfulness and Light Yoga
8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sondra Albert leads a mindful movement class coordinating movement and breath to relax the body and reduce the mind’s constant chatter. This includes a series of gentle yoga poses with
30
Apr
Providence St. Vincent Brain Tumor Support Group
10:00 am - 10:00 am
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This on-going support group is held virtually and bi-weekly. It provides a safe environment to connect with other patients and those caring for loved ones with brain tumors. There will
May 2024
01
May
Coaching For Causes
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
During the month of May, Certified Professional Coaches of many disciplines come together to donate their time for impactful one-on-one coaching sessions while raising money in support of the causes
01
May
Touro Neuro Support Group / BIALA Virtual Meeting
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This hybrid group meets in person and virtually via Zoom with the BIALA virtual support group. The group invites patients, caregivers and survivors impacted by any brain dysfunction. Group varies
01
May
Columbia Brain Tumor Caregiver Support Group
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Online,
This group is limited to those whose loved ones are patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for caregivers of patients with brain tumors. The group
01
May
Legacy Good Samaritan Brain Tumor Education and Support Group
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group is currently being held via conference call due to COVID-19 precautions. Please contact Sara Butler for details. Patients and families are welcome to this support group. Group facilitated
01
May
St. Luke’s Brain Tumor Support Group
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meets in person and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Contact Ben Slee to register. You are invited to join this support group to share your story, learn about coping
01
May
Sacramento Area Brain Tumor Support Group
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meets via Zoom. Please see meeting info below. For more than 20 years the Sacramento Area Brain Tumor Support Group has provided emotional support and educational programs for
01
May
Adventist Health Glendale Brain Tumor Support Group
6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meets virtually. Contact Cynthia Klinger at 818-269-1686 for details. Offers a brain tumor support group, open to patients with primary brain tumors or metastases. Group facilitated by a
01
May
San Francisco Brain Tumor Support Group
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meets online. Contact Mary Lovely, Sharon Lamb, or Joanie Taylor for details. This group provides support and education for brain tumor patients and families. Group facilitated by nurses.
01
May
Guardian Brain Foundation Support Group
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
The Guardian Brain Foundation is providing a brain tumor support group for patients and caregivers. The group will meet virtually twice a month on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM. The
02
May
Acoustic Neuroma Support Groups
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
These meetings are for those who have been diagnosed with acoustic neuroma (a rare, benign brain tumor affecting the 8th cranial nerve). Attendees can ask questions, explore treatment options, and
02
May
CancerCare Brain Tumor Caregiver Online Support Group
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This 15-week online support group is for people caring for a loved one with a primary malignant brain tumor or brain metastasis. This group is a safe, convenient, and confidential
02
May
Emory Hospital Brain Tumor Support Group
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meeting is open to members of the brain tumor community. To protect the privacy of those in attendance, participation in this support group meeting is by invitation only.
02
May
Mount Sinai Glioblastoma Support Group
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meets online the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Contact Kat Safavi for details. Led by Mount Sinai social workers, nurses, and neurosurgeons, the Glioblastoma Support
02
May
Columbia Brain Tumor Caregiver Support Group
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group is limited to those whose loved ones are patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for caregivers of patients with brain tumors. The group
02
May
Hartford Healthcare Brain Tumor Support Group
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are navigating through life after a Brain Tumor diagnosis. Open to both patients and caregivers/loved ones. For the second
