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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.

     
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