The Brain Tumor Action Network is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to bring awareness to the general public about brain tumors and to educate and empower brain tumor survivors, their families and friends.
We foster grassroots advocacy on federal and state legislative issues affecting brain tumor survivors, their families and friends by proviing information on brain tumor-related public issues and effective advocacy.
Take Action!FDA to consider approval of Avastin for recurrent glioblastoma multiformeOn March 31st, the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) will be meeting to consider FDA approval of Avastin (bevacizumab) as a single-agent treatment for the treatment of previously treat. […]HR 653 / S.305: The National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network ActOn January 22, 2009 Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced HR 653 (formerly HR 7153), The National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network Act of 2009, to the House of Representatives. Also on January 22. […]HR 7153: The National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network ActOn September 26, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced HR 7153, The National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network Act of 2008, to the House of Representatives. The Bill provides for the establishment. […]HR 154: Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting PeriodH.R. 154 (and its companion Senate Bill S. 2102), introduced in January 2007, will eliminate the current two-year period for people with life-threatening conditions. For those with other health condit. […] |
Events2009 Midwest Regional Brain Tumor ConferenceThe 2009 Midwest Regional Brain Tumor Conference, a free educational event for patients, caregivers and family members, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington. The conference, entitled “Hope, Innovation, Progress, Support,” is presented by the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, in partnership with the National Brain Tumor Society.More information: http://btan.org/index.php/2009/05/27/free-brain-tumor-conference-spotlights-treatment-support/Northwest Missouri Brain Tumor Support Group HUGS FundraiserH.U.G.S. will be holding a fund-raising event on June 12-13 at McCorkle Park in Cameron, which includes an "Almost American Idol," dance and cheerleader contest.More information:http://gallatinnorthmissourian.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=27381ASCO Annual MeetingAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology Annual MeetingThe 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting will be a forum for cutting-edge scientific and educational developments in oncology with a focus on personalizing cancer care.More information: http://asco.org/annualmeetingRadiation Therapy Oncology Group MeetingMore information: http://btan.org/index.php/2009/05/12/radiation-therapy-oncology-group-reception-and-meeting/Click here for full schedule of events. |
HeadlinesReovirus may help fight prostate cancer - Daily News & AnalysisCBC.caReovirus may help fight prostate cancerDaily News & Analysis... virus that has shown oncolytic potential against many types of cancer, specifically lymphoid, ovarian, breast, pancreatic and high. […]Brain cancer survivor Anne Feeley prepares to cycle for the cure - The Survivors ClubBrain cancer survivor Anne Feeley prepares to cycle for the cureThe Survivors ClubSurvivors may also consult the website of the National Brain Tumor Society for information on how to thrive despite th. […]Batman, dog at heart of cancer research, dies - Minnesota Public RadioBatman, dog at heart of cancer research, diesMinnesota Public RadioA dog named Batman, who was successfully treated for aggressive brain cancer, has died. His case at the University of Minnesota helpe. […]Israel's 'spymaster' David Kimche dies aged 82 - BBC NewsHa'aretzIsrael's 'spymaster' David Kimche dies aged 82BBC NewsHe had been diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago, reports said. Mr Kimche was a former spy who rose to become deputy director of Mossad. […]Ark Pulls MAA Covering Gene-Based Therapy for Brain Cancer - Genetic Engineering News (press release)Ark Pulls MAA Covering Gene-Based Therapy for Brain CancerGenetic Engineering News (press release)Ark Therapeutics has withdrawn the MAA for its lead gene-based treatment for operable malignant glioma. […] |