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Doctors and Hospitals

Article on "Best Hospitals"
UCLA - Dr. Linda Liau
Sarah Cannon Research Centers
Dr. Ben Williams
Brain Tumor survivor for 14 years
M.D. Anderson - brain cancer info
Mayo Clinic - brain tumor info
Dr. David Spigel (Nashville oncologist)
Centennial Medical Center
Dr. Michael Schlosser
He DOES look like an evangelist!
Cleveland Clinic Brain Tumor Institute
types of tumors and treatments
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
info on their brain tumor programs/research
May Clinic
brain tumor treatment info
Mass General
treatments offered at Mass Gen
NYU Dept. of Neurosurgery
UCLA Neurosurgery Dept.
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain Tumor Dept.
Duke Univ Brain Tumor Center
Cancer Resource List
listing of cancer service providers

For Dad

Facts about Brain Tumors
Physical Therapy after brain surgery
Careful exercise helps recovery from brain tumor
Healthy Diets - Livestrong advice
Setting Goals in Rehab
Livestrong Cancer Info
Story about a woman with cancer who cycles
A woman with brain cancer who now climbs mountains
Dan - treated at Duke, very active but with a new exercise routine
Tim - a runner with brain cancer
Info on radiation
Work productivity in brain tumor patients
Tips for returning to work after treatment
Working when you have had a brain tumor
A Guide for People Just Diagnosed with Brain Tumors
Exercise after treatment for cancer
Exercise help in recovery from cancer
CancerQuest
The biology of cancer and its treatment
Overview of Brain Tumors
information to read

Helpful Hints

American Brain Tumor Association
newsletter, research tips, coping tips
ABTA Tips for Living and Coping
past monthly newsletter topics
Bill's Care Page
Updates and messages
American Cancer Society - brain tumor info
List of Cancer Drugs
ACS - Guide to Brain and Spinal Tumors
Gilda's Club - cancer support group
Cancer Support Community site
Support for those affected by Cancer
List of recommended books
National Brain Tumor Society
Medical Appt Hotel Reservation service
Hotel reservation info
Nutrition Tips for Cancer Patients
Nutrition during Treatment for Cancer
Nutrition Solutions for Cancer Patients
Heroes of Hope website
Raising funds/awareness in the fight against brain tumors
Airlife - medical flights
Angel Network - cancer patient air transport
Info on Brain Surgery
Patient's Guide to Brain Tumors
Harvard Univ
an easy-to-understand explanation of GBM
Oncolink Info - Adult Brain Tumors
Brain Tumor info from cancer.net
Caregiver how-to's
Harvard Guide to GBM
Brain Tumor Guide for newly diagnosed
Brain Tumor/injury side effects
Labwork Interpretation
American Pain Foundation
online resource for people with pain associated with cancer
National Cancer Institute Drug Dictionary
list of medications and potential side effects
Recipes to help with Cancer treatments
Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment
Cooking with Cancer

Research

Cure Today magazine website - brain tumors
Cure Today Magazine
Info on management of pain and treatment side effects
National Cancer Institute
Brain Cancer online brochure
NCI Brain Cancer Fact Sheet
Info on Brain Cancer Advances
American Cancer Society - Avastin info
ACS - info on Temodar (chemo)
Mayo Clinic Brain Tumor Site
Emerging Med Network
Matches patients with clinical trials
North American Brain Tumor Coalition
San Diego Gamma Knife Center
Recent and ongoing clinical trials for brain tumors
Decadron (steroid)
My Cancer News - Brain Cancer info
Nutrition and Cancer info
MedLine/PubMed search engine
To search database of medical journal articles
International Radiosurgery Association
info on radiation therapies
BRAINLIFE
Brain tumor medical database
Cancer Monthly
latest clinical trial results
Cancer.net
patient info website for American Society of Clinical Oncology
Dana Foundation
research on the brain and brain disorders
FDA
info on new drug approvals and research
National Center for Complementary/Alternative Medicine at NIH
biomedical research on alternative treatments
Oncolink
extensive cancer research site
Duke study on vaccine for GBM
My Cancer Advisor
Blogs/articles about GBM treatments

Stories of Hope

Support

Connections
Connect online with others in the brain tumor community
Prepare to live - cancer support group
articipants share their experience with other cancer survivors
Brentwood, TN, United Methodist Church cancer support services
National Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF)
non-profit group serving those with brain tumors
Center for Family Caregivers
caregiver resources including message board and online tips
National Organization for Empowering Caregivers
stories and newsletter for caregivers
Net of Care
online support, education, and info for caregivers
Macmillan Cancer Support Online Community
info and tips for those affected by cancer
Strength for Caregiving