Information about brain tumors is available from many sources. Several are listed below. You may also wish to check for additional information at your local library or bookstore and from support groups in your community.
CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE (CIS) 1-800-4-CANCER
The Cancer Information Service, a program of the National Cancer Institute, is a nationwide telephone service for cancer patients, their families and friends, the public, and health care professionals. The staff can answer questions in English and Spanish and can send booklets about cancer. They also know about local resources and services. One toll-free number, 1-800-4- CANCER (1-800- 422-6237), connects callers with the office that serves their area.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (ACS)
1-800-ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society is a voluntary organization with a national office and local units all over the country. It supports research, conducts educational programs, and offers many services to patients and their families. To obtain free booklets about services and activities in local areas, call the Society's toll- free number, 1-800-ACS- 2345 (1-800-227-2345), or the number listed under "American Cancer Society" in the white pages of the telephone book.
AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION (ABTA)
800-886-2282
www.abta.org
The American Brain Tumor Association supports research on brain tumors and provides information to the public through booklets and newsletters. This organization also provides resource listings of doctors, treatment facilities, and support groups throughout the country.
CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION (CCCF)
1-800-366-CCCF
Candlelighters is a national organization of parents whose children have or have had cancer. It operates a patient information service and publishes newsletters for parents and young people. Local chapters sponsor family support groups.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
AND STROKE (NINDS)
1-800-352-9424
