Resource Guide for Brain Tumors
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American Brain Tumor Association
Address:
2720 River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone:
1-847-827-9910
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 (1-800-8287)
Internet address:
http://www.tbts.org
Description of services provided:
The Brain Tumor Society’s web site 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
1-866-CBT-HOPE (1-866-228-4673)
Internet address:
http://www.cbtf.org/
Description of services provided:
This web site 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.
National Cancer Institute
Address:
NCI Public Inquiries Office
Suite 3036A
6116 Executive Boulevard, MSC8322
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
Phone:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Internet address:
http://cancer.gov/
Description of services provided:
The NCI provides a wealth of cancer-related information, covering clinical trials, statistics, research programs, research funding, and much more.
American Cancer Society
Phone:
1-800-ACS-2345
Internet address:
http://www.cancer.org/
Description of services provided:
Information for professionals and the public, including statistics, Cancer Survivors Network, research programs, and publications as well as ways to donate and volunteer.
Last reviewed February 2003 by Jondavid Pollock, MD, PhD
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