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By Adam Bunnell When I was a young child, I had brain surgery to remove a tumor near my cerebellum. That part of the brain helps with balance, coordination, and
When you’re living with a brain tumor—or caring for someone who is—it’s easy to feel like your whole life is about doctor visits, treatments, and medications. But there’s something just
Dr. Adam Grippin is a radiation oncology physician and researcher dedicated to developing fast, safe mRNA-based treatments for brain tumors. His credentials include: Adam Grippin, M.D., Ph.D.Resident PhysicianRadiation OncologyMD Anderson
Dr. Soma Sengupta is a leading expert in neuro-oncology, serving as Clinical Professor of Neurology and Division Chief, while also driving research and clinical trials that advance care for patients
Connect with a Community of Support Register Now for the Nation’s Largest Hybrid Gathering of Brain Tumor Advocates and Experts at the ABTA 2025 National Conference! As we recognize Brain
By Wes and Courtney Griffith, brain tumor survivor and caregiver turned advocates In November 2022, everything changed when my wife, Courtney, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It all started
By Maggie Neely, long-term brain tumor survivor and advocate In 1999, when I was just 15 years old, I started experiencing constant headaches. Then came a grand mal seizure that
By Leah Bobal, a long-time brain tumor caregiver, advocate and ABTA staff member. Follow @llovab on Instagram or @llova on Bluesky. Advocacy isn’t just my job—it’s personal. My work at
When someone is diagnosed with a brain tumor, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. But treatment isn’t just about medicine. At the 2024 ABTA National Conference, Dr. Roy Strowd, a neuro-oncologist
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Donating to the ABTA is a meaningful way to recognize someone whose life has been impacted by a brain tumor. With your gift, you can honor key milestones in a brain tumor survivor’s life, or convey the sense of loss when a friend or loved one loses their battle with this disease.
Donations lead to research, research leads to better treatments, and better treatments bring us closer to a cure. 80% of every dollar raised goes directly to our mission: funding breakthrough research and life-changing patient services.
