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

If you are being treated for a brain tumor, this free program may be of interest to you. Caregivers may wish to pass along this information, as well.

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American Brain Tumor Association
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