Brain Tumor Resources
Join over 100,000 people who receive the latest news about brain tumors, including research, wellness, latest treatments, inspiring stories and more!
Our Patient Services are here to support you on every step of your brain tumor journey.
From webinars to educational booklets to support groups, we keep you, your caregiver and loved ones, connected and informed. And they are 100% free for patients and caregivers.
CareLine
– Information on treatment/care
– Finding brain tumor treatment centers
– Financial assistance resources
Support Groups
From diagnosis, surgery, and treatment side effects, to recovery and for some—recurrence—you may feel anxious and isolated. Support groups can improve your emotional well-being and quality of life. Virtual and in-person options.
Patient & Caregiver Mentors
Our Mentor Program offers patients and caregivers the opportunity to connect with someone who has gone through a similar brain tumor diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Financial Support
Being diagnosed with a brain tumor takes a toll physically, emotionally, and financially. Medical bills and related costs can quickly add up. We have a list of resources to help in addition to the ABTA Financial Assistance Program.
Webinars
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.
Educational Resources
Educational Resources
– About Brain Tumors
– Questions to Ask Your Doctor
– Tumor-specific educational materials
– Caregiver Handbook
– Clinical Trials
-and more!
Connections Community
ABTA’s online support community, where brain tumor patients, survivors, and caregivers come together. Information about malignant and non-malignant tumors, GBM, immunotherapy and more.
Patient Family Meetings
Each free, half-day program in this series focuses on a specific topic for brain tumor patients and caregivers, led by nationally recognized experts. Watch one or all. Similar to our Webinars but longer and more in-depth.
Brain Tumor Treatment Center Finder
The ABTA Treatment Center Guide provides detailed information about a variety of treatment centers, including the number of patients treated annually, technologies and specialized procedures offered.
Brain tumors can happen to anyone
ABTA News
A Neurosurgical Partnership Advancing Brain Tumor Research
To celebrate mentor–mentee partnerships that help drive the neuro-oncology field forward, the ABTA is proud to feature Nader Sanai, MD, and Charuta Furey, MD, two neurosurgeons dedicated to improving care...
Read MoreLearning to Live Again After Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
by Ronald Phelps I had surgery to remove an acoustic neuroma, also known as a vestibular schwannoma. The tumor was benign, and the surgery itself went well. For that, I...
Read MoreFrom Young Athlete to Childhood Brain Tumor Survivor
by Ayis Andreas Caperonis My name is Ayis, and my life changed when I was thirteen and a half years old. I grew up in a very athletic family. My...
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Like every brain tumor, every brain tumor patient's story is unique. What is your brain tumor story?
