Monday, January 9, 2012

Meningioma Monday...

"Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one." ~Jane Howard

Your second family of support will never leave your side during your meningioma journey.

For more second family resources, check out:

American Brain Tumor Association
http://www.abta.org/
Includes an in-depth overview about brain tumors and what to know before and after surgery.
 
Brain Tumor Foundation

http://www.braintumorfoundation.org/
This New York-based foundation provides up to date information on tumor types; support groups for patients & caregivers; the latest medical technology, treatment options and clinical trials; and more.

Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada
http://www.braintumour.ca
Their goal is to reach every person in Canada affected by a brain tumour.
Toll-free # for more information: 1-800-265-5106


International Brain Tumour Alliance
http://www.theibta.org/
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.

Meningioma Association UK
http://www.meningiomauk.org/
United Kingdom support group for those diagnosed with meningioma.

Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information, Inc
http://www.virtualtrials.com/
Supplies information and support for families dealing with brain tumors, raises money for brain tumor research.

National Brain Tumor Society
http://www.braintumor.org/GeneralMenu/
Recently merged west and east coast based organization that provides excellent resources on various types of brain tumors, support groups and upcoming events for patients and their families.

The Tug McGraw Foundation
http://www.tugmcgraw.com/home.asp
Named after the Phillies and New York Mets pitching legend who lost his life to brain cancer, this foundation raises funding to enhance the lives of children and adults with brain tumors.

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