Mission: To guide and support patients and their families through the turbulent times when their lives are touched by a brain tumor.


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Founded by Patrick J. Kelly, M.D., F.A.C.S., the Joseph Ransohoff Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Medical Center, The Brain Tumor Foundation treats the whole patient by addressing their social, financial and emotional demands and by raising public awareness of brain tumor issues. The Foundation maintains a Board of Directors largely consisting of individuals with a personal or family history of a brain tumor and a Scientific Advisory Board comprised of international experts in neurology, neurosurgery, medical ethics, psychiatry and radiation therapy.


The Brain Tumor Foundation:



  • Promotes a novel early-detection screening program for brain tumors, using quick, safe, radiation-free MRI brain scans

  • Holds an annual Brain Tumor Awareness Day, which brings together prominent physicians, researchers, survivors, care experts, patients, their family members and friends to exchange information and share experiences

  • Offers support groups for brain tumor patients and those who care for them

  • Provides the Call A Friend peer matching program

    • The Brain Tumor Foundation is working to develop a comprehensive Patient Resource and Support Center in New York City that will:
  • Provide an Answer Line, medical referrals, hospitality, spiritual resources, travel support, advocacy, children’s services and health insurance assistance

  • Train professionals and laypeople to assist patients

  • Link interested clients with volunteer Patient Partners

  • House a variety of events 
    The Brain Tumor Foundation 1350 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1200 New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-265-2401  Fax: 212-489-0203 www.braintumorfoundation.org