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8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60631
Local Phone: 773-577-8750 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-800-886-2282 (1-800-886-ABTA) (Responds to calls in English only)
info@abta.org
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) provides information about childhood and adult brain tumors for patients, family members, and health professionals. Support resources for patients and caregivers include the ABTA Connections Online Support Community and the ABTA CommYOUnity™ Connect , a peer-to-peer mentoring program. The ABTA also maintains a list of treatment facilities with brain tumor programs. Those interested in more information about ABTA services can leave a message on the ABTA CareLine or contact ABTA by email; inquiries are generally responded to within one business day.
Categorías: Brain, Peer/Buddy Programs

Suite 1004
274 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Local Phone: 212-448-9494 (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
Free Line: 1-866-228-4673 (1-866-228-HOPE) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
info@cbtf.org
The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life, and long term outlook for children with brain and spinal cord tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy for families and survivors.

CBTF has a free publication, A Resource Guide for Parents of Children with Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors, and also co-sponsors conferences, teleconferences, and webinars for families, survivors, and health care professionals. CBTF offers a toll-free support line where you may speak with pediatric neuro-oncology social workers. CBTF's Family 2 Family Network allows families to share their experiences with those having similar concerns. CBTF also hosts and sponsors events, such as the Kids Cruise or Brain Tumor Week at Camp Sunshine, which offer families fun while building relationships within the community. The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation funds research to identify the causes of childhood brain tumors to find effective treatments.
Categorías: Brain, Childhood, Other Cancers, Scholarships & Camps, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs

55 Chapel Street, Suite 200
Newton, MA 02458
Local Phone: 617-924-9997
info@braintumor.org
The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the brain tumor community in the United States. They are committed to improving the lives of all those affected by brain tumors. NBTS supports research initiatives which advance the understanding of brain tumors in order to find new and more effective treatments. NBTS provides free publications, such as "Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Brain Tumors," a resource guide that provides information on brain tumors in an easy-to-read format. NBTS also has information on their website to help brain tumor survivors and their families connect with support programs and organizations.
Categorías: Brain, Advocacy, Support Groups
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