Brain Tumor Support and Information Resources

National Organizations

American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)

• Website: www.abta.org
• Helpline: 800-886-ABTA (2282)
• Services: Educational materials, support groups, research updates

National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS)

• Website: www.braintumor.org
• Phone: 617-924-9997
• Services: Patient navigation, advocacy, research funding

Online Support Communities

Cancer Support Community

• Website: www.cancersupportcommunity.org
• Free online support groups
• Educational workshops

Cancer Care

• Website: www.cancercare.org
• Professional counseling
• Financial assistance programs

Medical Information Resources

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

• Website: www.cancer.gov
• Phone: 800-4-CANCER
• Evidence-based treatment information
• Clinical trial search tool

Financial Assistance Programs

Patient Advocate Foundation

• Website: www.patientadvocate.org
• Co-pay relief program
• Insurance navigation

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation

• Website: www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation
• Medication assistance
• Transportation support

Local Resources

Hospital Support Services

• Social work department
• Patient navigator program
• Nutrition services
• Physical/occupational therapy

Community Programs

• Transportation assistance
• Home health services
• Meal delivery programs

Additional Resources

Clinical Trial Information

• ClinicalTrials.gov
• NCI Clinical Trial Finder
• Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative

Educational Materials

• Brain tumor type fact sheets
• Treatment option guides
• Symptom management resources