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Resource Guide for Brain Tumors

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MD

En Español (Spanish Version)
American Brain Tumor Association
Address:

2720 River Road

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Phone:

1-800-886-2282

Internet address:

http://www.abta.org/

Description of services provided:

This site offers brain tumor information, treatment explanations, support resources, and research updates.

Brain Tumor Society
Address:

124 Watertown Street

Suite 3H

Watertown, MA 02472-2500

Phone:

1-617-924-9997

1-800-770-TBTS (US toll free)

Internet address:

http://www.tbts.org/

Description of services provided:

The Brain Tumor Society’s website provides resources for patients, survivors, family, friends, and professionals. They also have book suggestions, first person stories from survivors, and a newsletter.

Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Address:

274 Madison Avenue

Suite 1301

New York, NY 10016

Phone:

1-212-448-9494

Internet address:

http://www.cbtf.org/

Description of services provided:

This website provides an array of information and resources to assist you in accessing expert care for the child in your life with a brain or spinal cord tumor. You can also learn about summer camps for kids and support groups for kids and adults.

Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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