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.
Webinar Sponsor
Previous Webinars
January 24, 2024
November 15, 2023
October 23, 2023
February 23, 2023
January 25, 2023
November 11, 2022
Educational
Videos
The ABTA YouTube Channel provides educational videos about tumor types, treatments, and support strategies for newly diagnosed, survivors and caregivers.
April 2024
20
Apr
Brain Tumor Support Group of Northeast Florida
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adam W. Herbert University Center at the University of North Florida,
12000 Alumni Drive Room 1090
Jacksonville, FL 32224 United States
12000 Alumni Drive Room 1090
Jacksonville, FL 32224 United States
Open to all patients and caregivers of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia who are dealing with a primary brain tumor diagnosis. Group facilitated by social workers. Group meets on the
20
Apr
Thornton Hospital Brain Tumor Support Group
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This group is currently suspended due to COVID-19 precautions. Call 858-484-9549 for individual support. This is a peer led self help group for brain tumor patients, family members and caregivers.
20
Apr
Brain Tumor Support Group Greater Decatur Area
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cancer Care Center Education Classroom,
210 West McKinley Avenue
Decatur, IL United States
210 West McKinley Avenue
Decatur, IL United States
Group meets in education classroom from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for patients and their families. Free parking. Group facilitated by health care professionals. This group meets on the 3rd
22
Apr
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Adult Brain Tumor Support Group
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
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
22
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.
22
Apr
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles Brain Tumor Support Group
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This group meets online through a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. Contact Sigall Cahn at scahn@cancersupportla.org for more information. This free bi-monthly brain tumor support group meeting is available for current patients,
22
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
23
Apr
Mass General Hospital Brain Tumor Support Group
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meets virtually. Contact Contact Scheïnda Rene at 617-726-1061 for details. This is a support group for patients and accompanying loved ones. Participants do not have to receive their
23
Apr
Grey Matters North Texas Brain Tumor Support Group
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Encompass Healthcare,
2800 W. 15th Street
Plano, TX United States
2800 W. 15th Street
Plano, TX United States
This group meets in person on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and virtually on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Grey Matters North Texas Brain tumor support group, founded
23
Apr
Barrow Neurological Brain Tumor Support Group
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sonntag Pavilion at Barrow Neurological Institute,
2910 N 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013 United States
2910 N 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013 United States
Facilitated by Gray Matters Foundation, Barrow’s support group offers a safe space for survivors and caregivers to share stories and ask questions within peer groups. Fourth Tuesday of the month
23
Apr
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation - CBTF Cooks
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us to learn how to create a fun and nutritious meal while also learning independent living skills such as budgeting and safe cooking techniques. Participants who attend the first
23
Apr
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation Parents of Young Adult Survivors Group
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Parents of Young Adult Survivor Group meets monthly and is for parents and caregivers of young adult brain tumor survivors ages 18 and older. It is a non judgmental
24
Apr
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation - Teen Survivor Group
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join other teenagers (13-18) to make new friends, have fun, talk about life as a teenager, and share experiences and tips with others who've had a brain tumor.
25
Apr
Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Support Group for Aphasia
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meets every other Thursday on Zoom. For privacy reasons, the zoom link is not posted on any public facing pages. Please contact meeting facilitator at supportgroups@sbtf.org for log-in
25
Apr
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Brain Tumor Virtual Support Group (patients over 50 yo)
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Online,
This group is offered online via Zoom. Please contact Pacific Neuroscience Institute for more information. This virtual support group is for patients and their loved ones who have been affected
25
Apr
Young Adult Brain Tumor Support Group at UCSF
6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Are you aged 18 to early 40s and living with a brain tumor? Would you like to gather monthly to meet with your peers? You are invited to join the
25
Apr
LivingWell / Northwestern Medicine Brain Tumor Support Group
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Living Well Warrenville,
4525 Weaver Parkway, Suite 103
Warrenville, IL 60555 United States
4525 Weaver Parkway, Suite 103
Warrenville, IL 60555 United States
This group provides support and education to patients who have a diagnosis of a primary brain tumor. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Registration is available at LivingWell.NM.org Group facilitated by
25
Apr
Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis – Brain Tumor Monthly Networking Group
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group is currently meeting via Zoom. Visit http://www.cancersupportstl.org/ for more information. This group is for people impacted by brain cancer at any stage of the journey, from diagnosis to
25
Apr
Central NJ Brain Tumor Support Group – South
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
This group meets virtually. Visit www.njbt.org for more information. This group offers free monthly brain tumor support group meetings for current patients, brain tumor survivors, family members and caregivers, plus
25
Apr
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation - CBTF Cooks
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us to learn how to create a fun and nutritious meal while also learning independent living skills such as budgeting and safe cooking techniques. Participants who attend the first
26
Apr
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Young Adult Chat
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Virtual Event,
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
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
