THE BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION

The Brain Tumor Foundation (BTF) guides and supports patients and families during the turbulent times when their lives are touched by a brain tumor. We raise awareness among medical professionals and the public about the need for the early detection of brain tumors while continuing to offer support groups, medical referrals, peer matching programs such as Phone-a-Friend, and events including our annual conference, Brain Tumor Awareness Day. Our expertise, compassion and resources ensure that brain tumor patients have a powerful ally in their fight against this disease. Because no one should face this battle alone.

 

The Brain Tumor Foundation Pays Tribute to Bobby Murcer

 

The Brain Tumor Foundation mourns the passing of Yankees icon, Bobby Murcer.  His talent and heart, both on the field and off, will be cherished - and deeply missed. 

"If I can save lives, I'm in," was Bobby's immediate reponse to being asked to join the BTF team as an advocate and spokesperson for The Road to Early Detection Campaign - see below for more about the Campaign.  

Bobby was to be honored at BTF's Annual Tribute Dinner on November 19, 2008 for helping increase public awareness about the early detection of this disease.  He was also going to be involved in the September launch of the Campaign's first Mobile MRI Unit. 

The Brain Tumor Foundation offers its deepest condolences to Bobby's wife, Kay, and to the entire Murcer family.

 

THE ROAD TO EARLY DETECTION An Unprecedented Campaign in the Battle Against Brain Tumors

Click the logo above to watch the Campaign's video presentation.  More information coming soon!

 

NEWSLETTER

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SAVE THE DATES

7th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness Day

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Click here for the program from last year's Brain Tumor Awareness Day

 

4th Annual Online Auction on eBay.com

Click here for more information

 

SUPPORT RESOURCES

Click here for our list of support groups by state

 

Coping with a Brain Tumor

A support group for individuals diagnosed with a benign brain tumor (registration required)

Fall/Winter 2008 Meeting Dates now posted! 

Click here for details.

 

NEWS 

CBS News Radio (featuring clip from Dr. Patrick J. Kelly, Founder and President of The Brain Tumor Foundation): Kennedy Seizure Traced to Malignant Tumor

Newsday: Brain surgeon pushes scanning for tumors

New York Daily News: Brain surgeon with big heart gives free ops to cops

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