BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT LINKS

The Brain Tumor Society
This organization provides a website with detailed information on all aspects of brain tumors. In addition to their information and support resources, the Brain Tumor Society also has a list of brain tumor treatment centers in the United States (visit this page here).

American Cancer Society's "Learn About Brain Cancer"
Also See: "Learn About Brain Cancer in Children"
The American Cancer Society presents extremely detailed infomation on the topic of brain cancer, both for adults and children. Topics covered include overviews of the cancer, treatment options, statistics, and more. The information is also expressed in a way that is easy to read and understand. This is a great starting off point for learning about brain cancer.

American Brain Tumor Association
This site contains extensive information on various types of brain cancer. In addition, there are sections on survivor stories, managing side effects of treatment, the latest research/clinical trials, and even tips on searching online medical journals.

Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
Another great resource for gathering information on brain tumors. Contains a helpful guide for newly diagnosed patients as well as additional support resources like a chat room and information about the latest clinical trials.

National Brain Tumor Foundation
Another great resource. In addition to providing extensive information on brain tumors, this web site offers a message board for patients and caregivers dealing with a variety of brain tumors.

US National Cancer Institute's Brain Tumor Page
This site is a great gateway page to finding out more detailed information on brain tumors. Topics covered include treatment (along with a clinical trials search), literature, statistics and more. Also, visit their
Neuro-Oncology Branch for details on clinical trials and case review services.

Brain Tumor List
This is a list hosted by the Brain Trust, a non profit organization founded by two brain tumor survivors. Also see their list resource page to find out about other email list groups for specific types of brain tumors.

Glioma Online Support Group on MSN
This online support group is open to patients dealing with gliomas and other brain tumors. They have an active online message board and chat room.

National Brain Tumor Foundation
(see the top of this page for detailed information)
Visit their online message board HERE.

Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
(see the top of this page for detailed information)
Visit their chat room HERE.