Useful Resources
Below are some helpful resources that we recommend for further information about Brain tumor research, support and news.
Individuals & Organizations
National Brain Tumor Foundation
This website offers information about brain tumors and treatment and helps connect you to a network of brain tumor survivors.
www.braintumor.org
Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research
WALKATHON: SAT. Feb 27, 2010 SUN ANGEL STADIUM at AZ State University for more info: www.ssbtr.org
The International Brain Tumour Alliance
The International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) seeks to be an alliance of the support, advocacy and information groups for brain tumour patients and carers in different countries and also includes researchers, scientists, clinicians and allied health professionals who work in the area of brain tumours.
theibta.org
The Florida Brain Tumor Foundation
The Brain Tumor Diva, founder and president, and her foundation helps to provide hope, support and education to brain tumor survivors, their families and friends, and help raise funds for research and finding a cure.
www.fbta.info
Brain Tumor Action Network
Helping encourage those living with brain tumors and their families and friends to become advocates for brain tumor awareness.
www.btan.org
Brain Trust
The Healing Exchange BRAIN TRUST is to improve quality of life for people living with brain tumors and related conditions, TODAY!
www.braintrust.org
David Bailey (Musician)
Learn more about my very talented muscian friend who is also a brain tumor survivor.
www.davidmbailey.com
NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds is the best source of information about assistance programs that help with the cost of medicine and other healthcare expenses.
www.needymeds.com
Support Groups
Brain tumor support Group at Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joes Hospital & Medical Center
Location: 350 West Thomas Phoenix AZ 85013. This group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month6-7:30 PM catered meal and no charge. Meetings located in Hospital Conference Center Located in the Health Center (just outside the cafeteria if you were to eat on patio)
Conference rooms 4 & 5.
Please park in the 6th Avenue Garage. (Parking free for the first hour.)
Carondelet Mild Brain Injury Support Group
4th Thursday of month Except June, July, August
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital
1st Floor-Out Patient Rehab Break Room
350 N. Wilmot, Tucson 85711
Contact: Debbie Johnsen
520-873-5299
djohnsen@carondelet.org
Arizona Cancer Center/University Medical Center Brain Tumor Support
2nd Wednesday of month
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For individuals who have a brain tumor and their significant others who want to share concerns and educational information.
Arizona Cancer Center Room # 2920
1515 N. Campbell, Tucson 85724
Contact: Marsha Deozdoff or Kathleen Pickrel
Marsha 520-694-4605 Kathleen 520-694-4786
Information & Research
The Whole Brain Atlas
Everything you want to know about the brain and more!
Click Here
GLIOGENE
An International Brain Tumor Family Study. Read more information about this study.
www.gliogene.org
Brain Injury Checklist Brochure
Download the checklist
