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When someone is diagnosed with a brain tumor, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. But treatment isn’t just about medicine. At the 2024 ABTA National Conference, Dr. Roy Strowd, a neuro-oncologist
Learn how to protect your emotional health as a caregiver for someone with a brain tumor. Get expert advice and actionable self-care strategies. When someone you love is diagnosed with
A brain tumor diagnosis is more than just a medical challenge — it’s an emotional and mental one too. It can change how you think, feel, and interact with the
Scanxiety is the emotional stress and fear that can occur: For many, it brings sleepless nights, racing thoughts, or a fear of the unknown. Even routine follow-up scans can be
A brain tumor recurrence is one of the most feared possibilities for patients and caregivers alike. While no one can predict exactly if or when a tumor may return, there
The “Laugh Your Brains Out” Comedy Show, organized in memory of Jenny Williams, a passionate humor enthusiast and fierce brain tumor advocate, brought together comedians, friends, family and comedy lovers
Thanks to the vision and generosity of Gail Garcelon and her family foundation, the Glenn Garcelon Foundation, the ABTA has a new financial assistance program for brain tumor patients and
Meet one American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) volunteer who is determined to change the trajectory for families facing the devastating diagnosis of a brain tumor. Learn how you can get
It’s spring—a time to rejuvenate, refresh and take action. Learn how one runner’s glioblastoma diagnosis became the catalyst for resilience, hope and perseverance. A Shocking Wake-Up Call Nicole Schalmo’s brain
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