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. |
HeadlinesTom DesFosses is Ready to Ride After Surviving a Malignant Brain Tumor - The Survivors ClubThe Survivors ClubTom DesFosses is Ready to Ride After Surviving a Malignant Brain TumorThe Survivors ClubThe 68-year-old is an avid cyclist, and after successfully beating the disease, he wanted to g. […]Young Abington resident succumbs to brain cancer - Abington MarinerYoung Abington resident succumbs to brain cancerAbington MarinerAmy died after a struggle with brain cancer, after being diagnosed last winter. Friends and family hosted a “Stay Strong Amy” fundra. […]Charity Pool Tournament Will Benefit Local Brain Tumor Charity - PRLog.Org (press release)PRLog.Org (press release)Charity Pool Tournament Will Benefit Local Brain Tumor CharityPRLog.Org (press release)PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 02, 2010 – Stefanie Macaluso became aware of how devasta. […]Girl's garage sale raises funds for hospital's brain tumor clinic - Chicago Daily HeraldGirl's garage sale raises funds for hospital's brain tumor clinicChicago Daily HeraldHer summer-long project of organizing a garage sale to benefit the brain tumor department where her brother, Andrew. […]Kate Moss's Photographer Dies of a Cancerous Brain Tumor - ShutterVoiceTelegraph.co.ukKate Moss's Photographer Dies of a Cancerous Brain TumorShutterVoiceAccording to Day's spokesman, she died of a cancerous brain tumor. To Ms. Day, photography was something more than a. […] |