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Brain Cancer |
Organizations that provide information & support related to Brain Tumors:
American Cancer Society: 1-800-464-3102 The American Cancer Society resource center includes comprehensive information about all different types of cancer, including the latest treatment options. ACS offers a number of patient assistance and support programs.
ASCO, the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (the world’s leading organization of medical professionals who treat people with cancer). Their “Cancer.Net” website is an accurate, reliable, and oncologist-approved source of information on more than fifty types of cancer.
Cancer Care, Inc.: 1-800-813-4673 or . Click on their “Cancer Types” link for brain cancer and you will obtain a wealth of information about brain cancer, stages, treatments, side effects, clinical trials, and support services, including links to many relevant websites. They also provide free counseling services via their toll-free helpline, staffed by professional oncology social workers.
National Cancer Institute: 1-800-4-CANCER or . An excellent resource for up-to-date, accurate information about cancer, current treatment recommendations, clinical trials, and support services.
The National Brain Tumor Foundation: 1-800-934-2873 Excellent source of information, support, chat rooms/support groups for patients and families living with brain tumors.
Suggested reading: Navigating Through a Strange Land: A Book for Brain Tumor Patients and their Families by Tricia Ann Roloff. Also: Making Miracles Happen by Gregory White Smith.
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