Brain Tumor Information and Services - American Brain Tumor Association
Resource Name:Brain Tumor Information and Services - American Brain Tumor Association
address
8550 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 550, Chicago, IL 60631
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Website
https://www.abta.org/Application process
Fees
Service area
Offers the following services:
- ABTA CommYOUnity, a nationwide volunteer network
- ABTA CommYOUnity Connect, a peer-to-peer mentorship program
- Care Consultants are available through CareLine to answer questions
- Comprehensive online resources on the website
- "Connections" online support group and message board forum
- Educational programming, including patient/family conferences, meetings, and "Anytime Learning" webinars
- Funding for brain tumor research at institutions throughout the United States and Canada
- "MyCaringLink" personalized online caregiver support tool
- Monthly e-news and bi-annual headlines newsletter
- Nationwide listings of brain tumor support groups on website (click on "Care and Treatment", "Support and Resources", then "Support Groups")
- Publications on tumor types and treatments, available in print or for download (Spanish available)
- Social networking via Facebook and Twitter
- "TrialConnect" clinical trial matching service
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What's Here
Providing organization
Funds brain tumor research and provides outreach to patients and caregivers coping with a brain tumor diagnosis. Provides information and education for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.