This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
This group is currently meeting on Zoom. Contact Alice Rogers for details. This group welcomes patients experiencing brain tumors to discuss their experiences, share in discussion, and receive mutual support. The group is an open forum. You are welcome to bring topics for discussion, articles, resources, questions, etc. to share. *during holidays, group meets 2nd Monday […]
This virtual group meets online through a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. Contact Sigall Cahn at scahn@cancersupportla.org for more information. This free bi-monthly brain tumor support group meeting is available for current patients, brain tumor survivors, family members and caregivers. The group also offers social events and other resources. More details about meeting dates and current programs […]
First Mondays Cancer Support Groups take place virtually on the first Monday of every month. If the first Monday falls on a national holiday, it will take place on the second Monday of the month. Participants do not need to be IU Health patients to participate. The Brain Tumor Support Group is facilitated by a […]
Sondra Albert leads a mindful movement class coordinating movement and breath to relax the body and reduce the mind’s constant chatter. This includes a series of gentle yoga poses with a focus on our breath as we move. Survivors and family members of all ages are welcome.
This group meets in person on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and virtually on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Grey Matters North Texas Brain tumor support group, founded in 1998, is a non -profit charity organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS Code dedicated to providing emotional support to brain tumor […]
This virtual brain tumor support group is for patients and survivors, family member and friends. Group focuses on primary brain tumors. Learn more and register at https://www.uchealth.org/services/cancer-care/metro-denver-supportive-oncology/#support Call 720-848-9266 for more info This group meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month.
This group is currently meeting on Zoom. See below for details. Learn about brain tumors and treatment options at the University of Kansas Hospital from our neuroscientists and physicians. Special sessions for family members and caregivers allow the sharing of experiences with others and expand knowledge between patients, families, and doctors. Optimize your physical and […]
This hybrid group meets in person and virtually via Zoom with the BIALA virtual support group. The group invites patients, caregivers and survivors impacted by any brain dysfunction. Group varies between open topic, guest speakers, or specific topic related to brain injury. This group is facilitated by a mental health professional. This group meets on […]
This group is currently being held via conference call due to COVID-19 precautions. Please contact Sara Butler for details. Patients and families are welcome to this support group. Group facilitated by oncology nurse navigator and oncology social worker. This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Annette Raab, Oncology Nurse Navigator, RN, OCN […]
This group meets in person and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Contact Ben Slee to register. You are invited to join this support group to share your story, learn about coping with symptoms and psychological changes, and get important medical updates. This group is for patients and families, age 18 and older. Walk-ins are welcome. Group […]
This group meets in person and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Contact Ben Slee to register. You are invited to join this support group to share your story, learn about coping with symptoms and psychological changes, and get important medical updates. This group is for patients and families, age 18 and older. Walk-ins are welcome. Group […]
This group meets online. Contact Mary Lovely, Sharon Lamb, or Joanie Taylor for details. This group provides support and education for brain tumor patients and families. Group facilitated by nurses. Emails: mary.p.lovely@gmail.com; slamb2942@gmail.com; This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Contact: Mary Lovely, PhD, RN 415-990-4461 mary.p.lovely@gmail.com Sharon Lamb, RN 415-661-1442 slamb2942@gmail.com […]
This 15-week online support group is for young adults (ages 20-39) caring for a loved one with a primary malignant brain tumor or brain metastasis. This group is a safe, convenient, and confidential space where caregivers can discuss the unique challenges of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor while giving and receiving […]
This group meets every other Thursday on Zoom. For privacy reasons, the zoom link is not posted on any public facing pages. Please contact meeting facilitator at supportgroups@sbtf.org for log-in details. Aphasia is caused by damage to the language-dominant side of the brain, usually the left side, and may be brought on by stroke, head […]
This group meets online the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Contact Kat Safavi for details. Led by Mount Sinai social workers, nurses, and neurosurgeons, the Glioblastoma Support Group is dedicated to providing a safe space for patients to connect with others and share their experiences, support one another, and exchange strategies. The […]
Offers a brain tumor support group for cancer patients and family members. Contact: Erika Maslan, MA, LMFT 925-933-0107 Cancer Support Community 3276 McNutt Avenue Walnut Creek, CA
In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are navigating through life after a Brain Tumor diagnosis. Open to both patients and caregivers/loved ones. For the second half of each group, patients and care partners are moved to separate breakout rooms for private peer-to-peer support Register by calling 855-422-4373 or visiting website. […]
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
In this group for young survivors there are opportunities to meet other children with brain tumors, practice social skills, and learn coping skills through games and conversation.
This group meets virtually. Contact Kylie Yassin for information and to RSVP. This monthly open-discussion group is a place for patients and their families to gain support and friendship. All are welcome! Group facilitated by a social worker. This group meets on the 2nd Monday of every month.
This group meets virtually. Please call 646-888-8106 or email RLAC@mskcc.org for more information. In this open discussion and support group, the challenges and adjustments to life for patients with a primary brain tumor will be addressed. Common areas of concern include side effects from medications and treatment, seizure activity, fear of recurrence, and the impact […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
Brain tumor patients, family, friends, and caregivers are welcome. Group facilitated by a licensed counselor. Meets monthly (2nd or 3rd Monday of every month) - contact Mary for details Mary Z. Bolner maryzbolner@gmail.com 228-355-0238
This group meets in person and virtually via WebEx. Please see Facebook page at HenryFordHermelinBrainTumorCenter or contact LSCARPA1@hfhs.org for more information. Brain tumor patients, caregivers, and family members welcome. Group facilitated by health care professional. This group meets on the 2nd Monday of every month. Contact: Lisa Scarpace LSCARPA1@hfhs.org Nestelynn Gay ngay1@hfhs.org 313-916-2723
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center hosts monthly online support groups. In these safe spaces, you can discuss your feelings openly and honestly. Facilitated by licensed social workers, these support groups are open forums for cancer patients and caregivers to meet, network, and share their feelings, concerns and fears. Register at SwedishHospital.com/classes Caregivers […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Contact Scheïnda Rene at 617-726-1061 for details. This is a support group for patients and accompanying loved ones. Participants do not have to receive their medical care at MGH, but they must be in the state of Massachusetts at the time of group attendance. Group offered at no charge. No […]
This on-going support group is held virtually and bi-weekly. It provides a safe environment to connect with other patients and those caring for loved ones with brain tumors. There will be opportunity to share personal experiences, ways of coping, and resources with each other. There is also another online group for caregivers/spouses. If you are […]
This group welcomes patients diagnosed with glioblastoma and their caregivers. The group is open forum with some pre-scheduled speakers. Contact Colleen Goldberg or Michele Mosley for details. Group facilitated by a nurse and social worker. This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Contact: Colleen Goldberg, RN, OCN 802-847-8400 colleen.goldberg@uvmhealth.or Michele Mosley, MSW […]
This group meets virtually. Please email Sara for information at sara.cox@mainehealth.org New patients and caregivers are welcome to this support group. Group facilitated by a registered nurse and a social worker. This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Contact: Sara Cox, BSN, RN 207-662-1539 sara.cox@mainehealth.org
This group meets virtually. Email ADMurphey@mdanderson.org to register. Join Brain Tumor Education and Support Together (BEST) to hear presentations from experts on topics relevant to those living with a brain tumor. Each talk is followed by a support group discussion. This group is facilitated by a health care professional. This group meets on the 2nd […]
This is a combined group open to both caregivers and patients that provides a safe space to ask questions and share stories. This virtual group is held via Zoom and is peer facilitated. Please reach out to Lanette for details at least 2 days in advance. This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every […]
This group is currently being offered online. Contact Tara Geraghty for information. The Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation hosts monthly support groups. These free meetings provide information and support for brain and spine tumor patients, their caregivers, and their loved ones. The goal of the Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation is […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Cynthia Klinger at 818-269-1686 for details. Offers a brain tumor support group, open to patients with primary brain tumors or metastases. Group facilitated by a marriage and family therapist. This group meets every other Wednesday. Contact: Cynthia Klinger 818-269-1686
This group is being offered online due to COVID-19 precautions. Contact Arbena Merolli Trettin for information: 215-349-5426 or arbena.trettin@pennmedicine.upenn.edu. The group provides an opportunity for adult patients, caregivers, and families to support, share and educate each other. This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (group does not meet in August). Group facilitated […]
This group meeting is open to members of the brain tumor community. To protect the privacy of those in attendance, participation in this support group meeting is by invitation only. Therefore, log-in information is not posted on any forward-facing websites. Contact Farnaz Arabshahi or Geri Shaffer for details. This meeting occurs every-other Thursday (bi-weekly) and […]
This group is offered online via Zoom. Please contact Jinsy Rogers for the zoom link and to be added onto the monthly email list. This group will provide the opportunity for family and friends of patients with brain tumors to come together and find common ground to help each other. We hope that each participant […]
This group is offered online via Zoom. Please contact Pacific Neuroscience Institute for more information. 2nd Thursday of every month - patients & caregivers younger than 50 years 4th Thursday of every month - patients & caregivers 50 years or older This virtual support group is for patients and their loved ones who have been […]
Allina Health’s Neuroscience, Spine, and Pain Institute’s Givens Brain Tumor Center offers a free support group for adult brain tumor patients and adult caregivers. Support groups are often seen as the safest place to talk about emotions and difficult subjects. Group members often develop a sense of community through shared experiences. People feel understood, supported, […]
If you or a loved one is living with a brain tumor diagnosis, you’re not alone. Come together on Zoom with others who truly understand in this free, professionally-facilitated, monthly support group welcoming all brain tumor patients, survivors, and caregivers. We hope you’ll join us! Contact: Taylor Fischman, LMSW 734-975-2500 Info@cancersupportannarbor.org
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
La Fundación para el Tumor Cerebral Infantil se complace en dar la bienvenida a una nueva trabajadora social a nuestro equipo, Karla García. Karla dirigirá grupos de apoyo para padres mensuales para nuestras familias de habla hispana. Children's Brain Tumor Foundation is excited to welcome a new social worker to our team, Karla Garcia! Karla […]
Slurp soup for brain cancer research! Join cookbook author, cancer patient, and Seattle soup lady Caroline Wright at her monthly soup stand – think lemonade stand, but soup instead – in front of the Book Larder cookbook shop from 11-2 pm. Pick up a copy of one of her soup cookbooks and have her sign […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Laura Donnelly for details. The Brain Tumor Support Group at Yale’s Smilow Cancer Center is for patients who have been diagnosed with any type of brain tumor, benign or malignant. They can be in active treatment or surveillance or post treatment. It is a safe space to share experiences, concerns, […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
Meetings are currently being offered virtually. To join, complete the registration form found at www.cancer.osu.edu/supportgroups This group is open brain cancer patients and their caregivers, before, during and after treatment. This support group provides a safe and supportive environment to share personal experiences and benefit from connecting with others who have similar health concerns. This […]
This virtual group meets online through a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. Contact Sigall Cahn at scahn@cancersupportla.org for more information. This free bi-monthly brain tumor support group meeting is available for current patients, brain tumor survivors, family members and caregivers. The group also offers social events and other resources. More details about meeting dates and current programs […]
The Northwestern Medicine Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Support Group allows patients, survivors, families and caregivers to learn more about brain tumors, share experiences and receive support. A variety of educational topics are presented at meeting events scheduled throughout the year. Facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker and advanced practice nurse from the Malnati Brain […]
A group to provide information, education and support. A diagnosis of a brain tumor impacts many aspects of your life. The goal of this psycho-educational support group is to provide information on relevant topics that promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and time for peer support to meet others who are going through same diagnosis. […]
This group meets in person on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and virtually on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Grey Matters North Texas Brain tumor support group, founded in 1998, is a non -profit charity organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS Code dedicated to providing emotional support to brain tumor […]
This group provides the opportunity to share experiences and to socialize with others in similar situations. An advanced practice provider and social worker assist the group, provide information and answer questions regarding treatments, medications, resources and other important issues.+ This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. OGRINS@ccf.orgMILLERT16@ccf.org Join Zoom Virtual Meeting: https://clevelandclinic.zoom.us/j/94599622781?pwd=WXo3M3VhT3JxSkk0TU5QcWlnYTJJZz09 […]
This group meets virtually. Click HERE to register. Must reside in Ohio to participate. This is open to people living with brain tumors and their family members and friends. The current group is a collaboration with UC Health but participants do not have to be UC Health patients in order to join. Each month there […]
This is a group for parents of teen survivors ages 13-18 at all stages of treatment and survivorship.
This online support group is available to support patients and families through peer support and education by professional guests. Discover how others have coped with challenges and discover ways improve quality of life. This group is led by a facilitator and often includes guest speakers. Open to California residents. No class fee. This group meets […]
All Sylvester patients diagnosed with a brain tumor (primary or metastatic) and their caregivers are welcome to attend. This group is designed to nurture physical and mental health through Art Therapy and dialogue. Come create fun memories in a safe place where you can share your feelings. All participants will be provided materials needed. Valet […]
The Brain Tumor Support Group has been moved to a virtual platform through the Zoom application. Patients, caregivers, and loved ones are required to register online prior to each group to ensure confidentiality. Click HERE to register. Instructions on how to access Zoom and meeting login details will be provided through email confirmation, once participants […]
This group meets virtually. Sign up on lifewithcancer.org with your email address. A few days prior to the meeting, you will receive an email invitation. Group sponsored by Inova Health Systems and Life with Cancer. Adult patients and family members are invited to share and learn ways to meet the challenges of living with primary […]
This is a monthly groups for young adult survivors (ages 18+). Our goal is to build friendships and provide meaningful tools and information for life during and after high school and beyond, including career advice, advocacy, and support, all while having fun! Contact Stephanie at sfreeman@cbtf.org for more information.
This group meets virtually. Contact Sarah Contor for details or register online to receive more info. This support group is for anyone diagnosed with or surviving from a brain tumor, along with their care partners, loved ones, and friends. Members are encouraged to share their experiences, form friendships, and provide emotional support for one another. […]
This group meets every other Thursday on Zoom. For privacy reasons, the zoom link is not posted on any public facing pages. Please contact meeting facilitator at supportgroups@sbtf.org for log-in details. Aphasia is caused by damage to the language-dominant side of the brain, usually the left side, and may be brought on by stroke, head […]
This group meets virtually. Visit website to register. For those diagnosed with brain tumors from cancer, all ages and stages. The group focuses on emotional support and educational topics. This is a LIVE event. You must register to receive the link to enter. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the class from […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Janet LeMonnier for details. The Glasser Brain Tumor Center Support Group is a safe space for patients and accompanied loved ones to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings with others who understand the impact of a brain tumor diagnosis. The group also periodically features expert speakers who focus on such […]
This support group physically serves the Hampton Roads Virginia area. However, patients and caregivers from anywhere are welcome to join us online to participate in the support group. This group is co-facilitated by a former oncology nurse and a brain tumor survivor. This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the following months: February, May, […]
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
Open to all adult patients and caregivers of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia who are dealing with a primary brain tumor diagnosis. Although this support group meets face-to-face, there are some virtual group sessions. Please email SupportGroup@BrainTumorNetwork.org to RSVP and to receive the most updated information. Group facilitated by social workers. Group meets on the […]
This group is currently suspended due to COVID-19 precautions. Call 858-484-9549 for individual support. This is a peer led self help group for brain tumor patients, family members and caregivers. The group focuses on sharing. Contact: Barbara Weinmann 858-484-9549
Group meets in education classroom from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for patients and their families. Free parking. Group facilitated by health care professionals. This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Contact: Judy Selle, RN, MS, CNOR 217-428-8369 jselle5651@aol.com Leslie Roberts, RSW, LSW 217-876-6784
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
Sondra Albert leads a mindful movement class coordinating movement and breath to relax the body and reduce the mind’s constant chatter. This includes a series of gentle yoga poses with a focus on our breath as we move. Survivors and family members of all ages are welcome.
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center hosts monthly online support groups. In these safe spaces, you can discuss your feelings openly and honestly. Facilitated by licensed social workers, these support groups are open forums for cancer patients and caregivers to meet, network, and share their feelings, concerns and fears. Register at SwedishHospital.com/classes Caregivers […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Contact Scheïnda Rene at 617-726-1061 for details. This is a support group for patients and accompanying loved ones. Participants do not have to receive their medical care at MGH, but they must be in the state of Massachusetts at the time of group attendance. Group offered at no charge. No […]
This on-going support group is held virtually and bi-weekly. It provides a safe environment to connect with other patients and those caring for loved ones with brain tumors. There will be opportunity to share personal experiences, ways of coping, and resources with each other. There is also another online group for caregivers/spouses. If you are […]
Join us to learn how to create a fun and nutritious meal while also learning independent living skills such as budgeting and safe cooking techniques. Participants who attend the first workshop will receive an electronic gift card for groceries.
The Parents of Young Adult Survivor Group meets monthly and is for parents and caregivers of young adult brain tumor survivors ages 18 and older. It is a non judgmental space to share stories, issues and resources with others who understand. Contact Stacia at swagner@cbtf.org for more information.
This group meets virtually. Contact Cynthia Klinger at 818-269-1686 for details. Offers a brain tumor support group, open to patients with primary brain tumors or metastases. Group facilitated by a marriage and family therapist. This group meets every other Wednesday. Contact: Cynthia Klinger 818-269-1686
Join other teenagers (13-18) to make new friends, have fun, talk about life as a teenager, and share experiences and tips with others who've had a brain tumor.
The Guardian Brain Foundation is providing a brain tumor support group for patients and caregivers. The group will meet virtually twice a month on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space for patients and families to exchange thoughts, ideas and experiences and learn from each other. […]
This group meeting is open to members of the brain tumor community. To protect the privacy of those in attendance, participation in this support group meeting is by invitation only. Therefore, log-in information is not posted on any forward-facing websites. Contact Farnaz Arabshahi or Geri Shaffer for details. This meeting occurs every-other Thursday (bi-weekly) and […]
This group will allow a forum for people diagnosed with brain tumors, and their caregivers, to meet with others and share what they have learned about coping with the diagnosis and the effects of treatment. This group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. Page last updated: 10/25/24
This group is offered online via Zoom. Please contact Pacific Neuroscience Institute for more information. 2nd Thursday of every month - patients & caregivers younger than 50 years 4th Thursday of every month - patients & caregivers 50 years or older This virtual support group is for patients and their loved ones who have been […]
Are you aged 18 to early 40s and living with a brain tumor? Would you like to gather monthly to meet with your peers? You are invited to join the monthly online peer-led UCSF Young Adult Brain Tumor Support Group. This is a safe and welcoming place for you to authentically express yourself, build resilience, […]
This group is currently meeting via Zoom. Visit http://www.cancersupportstl.org/ for more information. This group is for people impacted by brain cancer at any stage of the journey, from diagnosis to survivorship. Find an opportunity to learn about and discuss issues associated with brain cancer: memory, cognitive losses and challenges, communication, and the impact on family. […]
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
This group meets virtually. Contact Laura Karfeld for details. Support group for brain tumor patients and caregivers. RSVP required 3 days prior to each scheduled group date by calling 770-205-5292. Group facilitated by clinical oncology social worker. This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Contact: Laura Karfeld, LCSW 770-667-4117 laura.karfeld@northside.com
This group is held online and open to anyone residing in the state of Illinois who is impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. The purpose of the group is to share challenges, information and strategies for navigating the cancer experience. Caregivers are welcome. Wellness House offers additional cancer support services at no cost to anyone […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a monthly group for anyone with a primary brain tumor. Patients are invited to share their honest thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics have included child or grandchild rearing while on treatment, Medicare enrollment, managing […]
This is a monthly, online support group for those who have lost someone to brain cancer or a serious neurological disease. Participants are welcome to join 3 months after the death of their loved one and are invited to attend 13 sessions thereafter. Registration is required to attend. Please register by clicking HERE. Group facilitated […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
Sondra Albert leads a mindful movement class coordinating movement and breath to relax the body and reduce the mind’s constant chatter. This includes a series of gentle yoga poses with a focus on our breath as we move. Survivors and family members of all ages are welcome.
This group meets in person on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and virtually on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Grey Matters North Texas Brain tumor support group, founded in 1998, is a non -profit charity organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS Code dedicated to providing emotional support to brain tumor […]
This hybrid group meets in person and virtually via Zoom with the BIALA virtual support group. The group invites patients, caregivers and survivors impacted by any brain dysfunction. Group varies between open topic, guest speakers, or specific topic related to brain injury. This group is facilitated by a mental health professional. This group meets on […]
This group is currently being held via conference call due to COVID-19 precautions. Please contact Sara Butler for details. Patients and families are welcome to this support group. Group facilitated by oncology nurse navigator and oncology social worker. This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Annette Raab, Oncology Nurse Navigator, RN, OCN […]
This group meets in person and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Contact Ben Slee to register. You are invited to join this support group to share your story, learn about coping with symptoms and psychological changes, and get important medical updates. This group is for patients and families, age 18 and older. Walk-ins are welcome. Group […]
This group meets in person and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Contact Ben Slee to register. You are invited to join this support group to share your story, learn about coping with symptoms and psychological changes, and get important medical updates. This group is for patients and families, age 18 and older. Walk-ins are welcome. Group […]
For more than 20 years the Sacramento Area Brain Tumor Support Group has provided emotional support and educational programs for the community. This group is open to all patients with benign or malignant brain tumors, at any stage. Friends and family are encouraged to attend. Health care professionals serve as advisors and speakers for the […]
This 15-week online support group is for young adults (ages 20-39) caring for a loved one with a primary malignant brain tumor or brain metastasis. This group is a safe, convenient, and confidential space where caregivers can discuss the unique challenges of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor while giving and receiving […]
This group meets every other Thursday on Zoom. For privacy reasons, the zoom link is not posted on any public facing pages. Please contact meeting facilitator at supportgroups@sbtf.org for log-in details. Aphasia is caused by damage to the language-dominant side of the brain, usually the left side, and may be brought on by stroke, head […]
This group meets online the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Contact Kat Safavi for details. Led by Mount Sinai social workers, nurses, and neurosurgeons, the Glioblastoma Support Group is dedicated to providing a safe space for patients to connect with others and share their experiences, support one another, and exchange strategies. The […]
Offers a brain tumor support group for cancer patients and family members. Contact: Erika Maslan, MA, LMFT 925-933-0107 Cancer Support Community 3276 McNutt Avenue Walnut Creek, CA
In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are navigating through life after a Brain Tumor diagnosis. Open to both patients and caregivers/loved ones. For the second half of each group, patients and care partners are moved to separate breakout rooms for private peer-to-peer support Register by calling 855-422-4373 or visiting website. […]
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
In this group for young survivors there are opportunities to meet other children with brain tumors, practice social skills, and learn coping skills through games and conversation.
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