Brain & Spinal Cord Cancers

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Resources

You may find the following links helpful as you research brain tumors and spinal cord cancers on the web. Support groups and other forms of Patient Support are provided separately.

National Organizations

  • American Brain Tumor Association
    www.abta.org 
    Information about treatment, support, education, and research.
  • ABTA Orientation to Caregiving 
    www.abta.org 
    A Handbook for Family Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumors. This resource helps caregivers understand brain tumor, what to expect, how to care for a loved one, paying for healthcare, planning for the future, and much more.
  • American Cancer Society (ACS)
    www.cancer.org 
    Nationwide organization, provides facts about cancer and educational information. Read about brain or spinal cord cancers from ACS.
  • Brain Tumor Society
    www.tbts.org 
    Non-profit organization that raises funds for brain tumor research. Provides patient education and resources.
  • Emerging Med
    www.emergingmed.com 
    Clinical trial specialists to help you identify cancer clinical trials that match your specific diagnosis, stage, and treatment history.
  • National Brain Tumor Foundation
    www.braintumor.org 
    Non-profit organization that raises funds for brain tumor research, provides support for patients and families, and an interactive tour of the brain (http://www.braintumor.org/patients-family-friends/about-brain-tumors/interactive-tour-brain.html).
  • National Cancer Institute
    www.cancer.gov 
    Facts and figures about brain tumors, treatment, research, booklets as well as information about clinical research studies.
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke www.ninds.nih.gov 
    NINDS strives to reduce the burden of diseases of the brain and nervous system. It describes brain and spinal cord tumors and gives information on facts about tumors and treatments.
  • Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG)
    www.rtog.org 
    Nationwide group that is funded by the National Cancer Institute. Research studies are conducted to find new ways of increasing survival and improving the quality of life for patients with cancer.

University of Washington Departments

Brain Tumor Information 

University of Washington Gamma Knife Center 

Patient Education Materials

Clinical Research Studies Resources


Continuing Medical Education

For upcoming medical practitioner CMEs