Educational Webinar Series
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. Webinars are 60 minutes, allow for questions, and are free to all who are interested.
Este seminario de web tendrá subtítulos en español. (These webinars will have subtitles available in Spanish.)
Upcoming Webinars
There are no Webinars scheduled at this time. Please see recordings from past webinars below.
January 30, 2025
1pm CST
From Mutation to Treatment: Understanding the Impact of IDH Inhibitors
Join this webinar to learn about the role of IDH inhibitors in brain tumor care and explore the latest advancements in IDH-targeted therapies, including the newly FDA-approved treatment, vorasidenib.
In this Webinar, you will:
- Understand what IDH inhibitors are and how they are diagnosed
- Learn about how IDH inhibitors influence treatment decisions
- Recognize the role of IDH inhibitors in treatment advancements and patient outcomes
For more information, resources or support, call (800) 886-2282 or email info@abta.org.
This webinar will have Spanish subtitles available.
Este seminario de web tendrá subtítulos en español.
May 27, 2025
1pm CST
Navigating Seizures: Essential Tips for Patients and Families Affected by Brain Tumors
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the critical aspects of seizure management covering common triggers to look for, medical interventions, and practical tips. Seizures are a common symptom of brain tumors and can be a significant challenge for patients and families.
This webinar will have Spanish subtitles available.
Este seminario de web tendrá subtítulos en español.
Previous Webinars
Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of cancer, but there have been limitations in adapting this treatment for brain tumors. Join this webinar to take a comprehensive look at immunotherapy as an option for brain tumor treatment and ongoing research on this front.
- Understand what immunotherapy is and how it can impact brain tumor treatment
- Learn about the advancements of immunotherapy and how these are being addressed in ongoing research and clinical trials
- Recognize the potential benefits and challenges of immunotherapy
- Q&A with presenter
This webinar, presented in partnership with the Kidney Cancer Association, will provide a deeper dive into the brain metastases experience for kidney cancer, exploring risks, progression, signs & symptoms, treatment options, and management. Webinar Overview:
- Understand how kidney cancer progresses and metastasizes to the brain
- Learn about the risk factors, signs & symptoms, treatment options, and management of brain metastases in kidney cancer
- Recognize the members of your care team, their role, and the importance of a tumor board
Panelists: Elshad Hasanov, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology Ohio State University Joseph Bovi, MD, FACR Radiation Oncologist Professor ThedaCare Toni Cao, MD Neuro-oncology Fellow Stanford Medicine
New research and advancements in neurosurgery, imaging, and radiation are revolutionizing the treatment of glioblastoma. This webinar gives an overview on:
- New innovations and technologies in brain mapping and imaging.
- An overview of new techniques in neuro-surgery and radiation.
- The benefits and potential limitations of these advancements.
- How to discuss these advancements with your healthcare team.
This webinar has Spanish subtitles.
Este seminario web tiene subtítulos en español.
The understanding and treatment of brain tumors has come a long way and new research and advancements are on the horizon.
This webinar provides an overview of some of the latest news and research findings in the brain tumor field shared through conferences like ASCO, SNO and more!
Brain metastases, a specific form of Stage IV melanoma, are one of the most common and difficult-to-treat complications of melanoma. This webinar, presented by the ABTA in partnership with AIM & Melanoma Research Foundation, will provide a deeper dive into the brain mets experience for melanoma, exploring risks, progression, signs & symptoms, treatment options, and management.
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with CNS lymphoma?
This webinar will help you learn more about the diagnosis, symptoms and side effects, treatment options and management of this rare disease.
Earlier Webinars
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