the champion of the brain tumor community for over 50 years
Your donation today will help suppport lifesaving research, education, and advocacy efforts until we find a cure for brain tumors.
Our Support Services are 100% free for patients and caregivers
CareLine
800-886-ABTA (2282) 8:30 AM-5:00 PM CST or info@abta.org
- Information on treatment and care
- Finding brain tumor treatment centers
- Financial assistance resources
- Finding clinical trials
Support Groups
From diagnosis, surgery, and treatment side effects, to recovery and for some—recurrence—you may feel anxious and isolated. Support groups can improve your emotional well-being and quality of life. Virtual and in-person options.
Patient & Caregiver Mentor Support
Our Mentor Program offers patients and caregivers the opportunity to connect with someone who has gone through a similar brain tumor diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Financial Support
Being diagnosed with a brain tumor takes a toll physically, emotionally, and financially. Medical bills and related costs can quickly add up. We have a list of resources to help in addition to the ABTA Financial Assistance Program.
Webinars
The free educational webinar series is an excellent resource for brain tumor patients and caregivers to learn more about brain tumor types, treatments, well-being topics, and research updates from nationally recognized experts.
Educational Resources
- About Brain Tumors
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- Tumor-specific educational materials
- Caregiver Handbook
- Clinical Trials
and more
Connections Community
ABTA’s online support community, where brain tumor patients, survivors, and caregivers come togetherI. Information about malignant and non-malignant tumors, GBM, immunotherapy and more.
Patient Family Meetings
Each free, half-day program in this series focuses on a specific topic for brain tumor patients and caregivers, led by nationally recognized experts. Watch one or all. Similar to our Webinars but longer and more in-depth.
Brain Tumor Treatment Center
The ABTA Treatment Center Guide provides detailed information about a variety of treatment centers, including the number of patients treated annually, technologies and specialized procedures offered.
Brain tumors can happen to anyone
1.3+ million Americans are living with a brain tumor
90,000+ people are diagnosed with a brain tumor every year
Brain and CNS tumors are the most common cancer in children aged 0-14
800+ children & adults are diagnosed with a brain tumor every single day
The fastest path to a cure is through science.
We know that the most impactful investment for brain tumor patients is to fund innovative researchers. This has been a cornerstone of the ABTA mission. 50 years later, we’ve invested $34 million and funded over 700 researchers, many of whom are now leading advances in the brain tumor field.
Help support our mission
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of our mission and we could not exist without their time, energy and commitment. We need you!
Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K
Join us at an upcoming BT5K to raise critical funding for research and patient services.
Create Your Own Fundraiser
Organize your own event! There’s no limit when it comes to fundraising ideas.
Share Your Story
Like every brain tumor, every brain tumor patient's story is unique. What is your brain tumor story?
A Future Without Brain Tumors Relies on Your Unwavering Support
The need to accelerate groundbreaking research and expand patient care services has never been greater. Brain tumors remain incredibly difficult to treat due to the blood-brain barrier and its profound resistance to standard treatments. While progress has been made, more must be done.
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