Patient Resources

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

This document 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.
10 questions
25 questions
Second Opinions – Why, When & Who

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.
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Provided by the American Brain Tumor Association

Suggested Web Links:

American Brain Tumor Association
Go to website
Phone: 847-827-9910
Fax: 847-827-9918
Patient Line: 800-886-2282

At Your Home Family Care:
www.atyourhomefamilycare.com

Brain Tumor Foundation for Children:
www.btfcgainc.org

Caring Bridge:
www.caringbridge.org

The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation:
www.childhoodbraintumor.org

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Link:
www.cbtf.org

Epilepsy Foundation (Seizure Management)
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Toll Free: (800) 332-1000
San Diego Affiliate Direct: (619) 296-0162

Masskickers:
www.masskickers.org

National Brain Tumor Society
http://www.braintumor.org
E-mail: info@braintumor.org

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation:
www.pbtfus.org

San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation (SDBTF)
852 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 515-9908
Fax: (619) 923-0202
Email: info@sdbtf.org

Virtual Trials
www.virtualtrials.com