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Glioblastomas, otherwise commonly known as GBMs, are malignant (cancerous) grade 4 tumors that affect the brain. Glioblastomas represent about 14% of all primary brain tumors and more than 12,000 glioblastoma cases are diagnosed each year in the United States. This half day meeting will focus on treatment advances and quality of life. Chair: Yoshie Umemura, […]
This group is currently meeting on Zoom. See below for details. Learn about brain tumors and treatment options at the University of Kansas Hospital from our neuroscientists and physicians. Special sessions for family members and caregivers allow the sharing of experiences with others and expand knowledge between patients, families, and doctors. Optimize your physical and […]
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 discuss coping strategies with other patients and clinical experts. The group meetings are free of charge. Patients, family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals and interested persons […]
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 meets for 10 weeks at a time in multiple cycles throughout the year. Caregivers are invited to share their honest thoughts and feelings about taking […]
Kelli's Kegs 'N Eggs is a annual 5K run/walk located in central Indiana that was created to raise funds and awareness for Glioblastoma (GBM) brain cancer and assisting those experiencing this disease.
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 space where caregivers can discuss the unique challenges of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor while giving and receiving support, information, and […]
This virtual support group is for adult patients, their families and caregivers. Registration is required. Register by calling Ben Pierce at 617-632-4236. It is an ongoing and open group and all are welcome. Group facilitated by a nurse and social worker. This group meets on the 4th Monday of every month except in May and […]
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