Neuropathology Division Brain Tumor Research
The Neuropathology Division of the Johns Hopkins University Department of Pathology is a leader in brain tumor research.
ABTA Brain
Tumor Dictionary
Explains terms a patient with a brain tumor is
likely to hear or read. Good list of medical abbreviations roots,
suffixes.
ABTA Primer
of Brain Tumors
Basic info on brain tumors: (parts of brain, who
gets brain tumors, how diagnosed/treated, various therapies--surgery,
chemo, radiology, experimental).
Cancer Group Institute
Good
basic cancer background.
Have to order journal to get any in-depth info.
The Never-Ending Squirrel
Tale
Good site for parents who have kids with cancer. How to deal with
complications of radiation/chemo, etc. Good glossary (in lay terms) This
is a local site out of Maryland. Have good articles for adults with
cancer.
American Cancer Society
Highlight
cancer info -- good ideas RE: how to approach your doctor.
Information Links
for Brain Tumors
Good links, especially for pediatric brain
cancer.
CancerHelp
UK
Can pose questions RE: cancer, links, reading materials etc.
National Brain Tumor
Foundation
Practical info regarding how to live with brain tumors and live with
someone with brain tumors.
Cancer Directory
Has lists
of symposiums, hospital/cancer centers and information on products.
Human Brain
Good pictures and explanation of brain sections and functions.
American Brain Tumor
Assocation
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of brain tumors
through research and patient education services. ABTA is the oldest
organization furthering this effort, begun in 1973 by two mothers
struggling to understand brain tumors. Since then, ABTA has funded over $2
million in research awards to the most prestigious institutions in the
United States.
The Childhood Brain Tumor
Foundation
Founded by families, friends and physicians of children with brain tumors.
Our mission is to raise funds for scientific research and heighten public
awareness of this most devastating disease and to improve prognosis and
quality of life for those that are affected by it.
CancerGuide: Getting Information on Brain Tumors
Diligently
maintained and contains a wealth of information on brain tumor clinical
trials (experimental treatments).
THE BRAIN TUMOR SOCIETY
Resources for patients and families
Human Brain
Cancer
(Companion to CD-rom) provides a forum for discussion of
tumor diagnosis & treatment
Brain Tumor Center at MGH
Focus on MGH but good info on treatment, types of tumors etc.