Resource Guide

Resource Guide for Brain Tumors

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MD
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American Brain Tumor Association

Address:
2720 River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone:
1-800-886-2282
Internet address:
http://hope.abta.org/site/PageServer
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 (US toll free)
Internet address:
http://www.tbts.org/
Description of services provided:
The Brain Tumor Society’s website 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
Internet address:
http://www.cbtf.org/
Description of services provided:
This website 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.
Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall
Last Updated: 9/11/2012