Patient & Family Meetings
Patient and Family Meetings are free, half-day virtual meetings designed for brain tumor patients, caregivers and their loved ones to gain in-depth knowledge on a brain tumor topic.
These virtual meetings provide an educational experience that allow attendees to hear from experts in the field who will guide attendees through a series of discussions related to tumor type, treatment, research and care, while engaging attendees through Q&A.
Estos eventos tendrán subtítulos en español disponibles. (These meetings will have subtitles available in Spanish.)
2024 Patient & Family Meetings
There are no Patient & Family meetings scheduled at this time. Please see recordings from past meetings below.
The entire program has been mind-blowing...in a good way! So much great information, so well done, by so many different articulate and heartful experts. It was truly wonderful!
Past Patient & Family Meetings
Living with a brain tumor can be an overwhelming experience, especially when it comes to managing daily life activities and coping with the side effects of treatment. It is essential to understand the impact that a diagnosis can have on your life and learn strategies to improve your quality of life. With the right tools and support, it is possible to live life to the fullest while living with a brain tumor.
Segments:
- How Will My Life Change After a Brain Tumor Diagnosis?
- How Can Exercise Help Me?
- How Will Brain Tumor Treatments Affect My Brain?
- How Will a Brain Tumor Diagnosis Affect My Mood?
As a caregiver, you play a crucial role in providing physical and emotional support, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Join us for a powerful meeting where we’ll delve into the many facets of caregiving – from practical tips and resources to support your role, to coping with loss and finding compassion within yourself. This is your opportunity to learn invaluable strategies to help you navigate this challenging time.
Segments:
- What it means to be a caregiver: Understanding Your Evolving Role
- Honing Skills & Accessing Resources
- Coping with Loss & Grief
- Self-Compassion is Key to Caregiving
Brain metastases, or secondary brain tumors, are the most common central nervous system tumors in the U.S. They begin from another location in the body and then spread to the brain. Attendees at this meeting will gain important knowledge around diagnosis, treatment and quality of life. In addition, attendees will learn how to navigate novel science and clinical trials and their care.
Low-grade gliomas (LGG) are slow-growing primary brain tumors that mainly affect young to middle-aged adults. Join this meeting to learn about updated tumor classifications, emerging treatments, and tips for managing disease symptoms and day-to-day challenges living with LGG.
The ABTA archives recordings of past Patient & Family Meetings and other educational programs on YouTube. Click the link below to see the series.