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Brain Tumor
Facts
Read about facts and statistics of brain tumor.
Resources for Patients & Caregivers
Physician Locator Link:
Find Neurologists, Oncologists and Other Specialists in San Diego
Recommended Readings:
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
This is a question list for newly diagnosed brain tumor patients. It is designed to put you in control of your life again and help you make proactive choices. Read More…
Preparing For Neurosurgery
You recently learned that you are going to have neurosurgery for a brain tumor or similar disorder. There are many questions filling your mind. What happens during brain surgery? How can you help yourself be ready for this type of procedure? This article will get you started in the right direction. Read More…
Understanding Brain Metastases
This booklet provides a basic introduction to brain metastases, symptoms and treatments. Read More…
Provided by the National Brain Tumor Foundation
Suggested Web Links:
San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation
www.sdbtf.org
Phone: (619) 515-9908
Fax. (619) 235-0213
National Brain Tumor Society
http://www.braintumor.org
E-mail: info@braintumor.org
East Coast Office
124 Watertown Street, Suite 2D
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617 924 9997
Fax: 617 924 9998
West Coast Office
22 Battery Street, Suite 612
San Francisco, CA 94111-5520
Phone: 415 834 9970
Fax: 415 834 9980
The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation:
www.braintumorfoundation.com
American Brain Tumor Association
http://hope.abta.org/site/PageServer
Phone: 847-827-9910
Fax: 847-827-9918
Patient Line: 800-886-2282
The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation:
www.childhoodbraintumor.org
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation:
www.pbtfus.org
Brain Tumor Foundation for Children:
www.btfcgainc.org
Epilepsy Foundation (Seizure Management)
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Toll Free: (800) 332-1000
San Diego Affiliate Direct: (619) 296-0162
Caregivers
Suggested Web Links:
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
Family Caregiver Alliance
Recommended Readings:
The Caregiver's Book: Caring for Another, Caring for Yourself (Miller, James E., Willowgreen Series.)