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Oct 16th, 2008 by admin

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.

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FDA to consider approval of Avastin for recurrent glioblastoma multiforme

On 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 t. […]

HR 653 / S.305: The National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network Act

On 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 Act

On 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 Period

H.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. […]

Events

2009 Midwest Regional Brain Tumor Conference

The 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 Fundraiser

H.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=27381

ASCO Annual Meeting

American 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/annualmeeting

Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Meeting

More information: http://btan.org/index.php/2009/05/12/radiation-therapy-oncology-group-reception-and-meeting/

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