Upcoming Events
Patient Wellness Meeting/ABTA 35th Anniversary Dinner/Research Reception
05/17/2008 Chicago, IL
6th Annual Rick Siwek Golf Outing
06/02/2008 Flint Golf Club, 3100 Lakewood Drive, Flint, MI 48507
4th Annual Ron Prime Golf Outing
06/14/2008 Bramblewood Golf Club, 2154 Bramblewood Drive, Holly, MI
3rd Annual "Gray Matters" Brunch
06/14/2008 Pittsburgh, PA
4th Annual Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe Race
06/14/2008-
2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
10/12/2008 Grant Park
4th Annual Brain Games
11/01/2008 Westin River North, Chicago
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Contact Your Legislator!
May 4-10th is Brain Tumor Action Week. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to host awareness activities or join the North American Brain Tumor Coalition in Washington DC that week. Your efforts will make a difference in public awareness of this disease! Interested in helping? There is an action you can take now!
Glioblastoma, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma
Glioblastoma, astrocytoma (both low grade and high grade), oligodendroglioma, and oligoastrocytoma all belong to a group of brain tumors called "gliomas." Gliomas arise from the "gluey," or supportive tissue of the brain. Learn more about these gliomas, new treatments, and support resources.
Polymer Wafer Implants (Gliadel)
Gliadel is the brand name for polymer wafer implants. The goal of these wafers is to deliver chemotherapy directly into the tumor cavity, thereby bypassing the blood brain barrier.
New at the ABTA Site
Each month, we add news from the brain tumor community to this web site. Here is a quick preview of some of the most recent additions.
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New - A Telephone Support Group
2720 River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: 847-827-9910
Fax: 847-827-9918
Patient Line: 800-886-2282
E-mail: info@abta.org
